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Rokola Family History

Rokola Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jokela, Rokos, Sokol, Yokota, Rotolo, Eskola, Hakola, Rosol, Rokita

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Where is the Rokola family from?

You can see how Rokola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rokola family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rokola's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rokola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rokola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rokola. 100% of Rokola women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rokola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rokola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokola census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Rokola. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Rokola. For the veterans among your Rokola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Rokola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rokola in 1962 was 28, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rokola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokola ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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