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Rokoski Family History

Rokoski 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: Koski, Rokos, Rakowski, Sokolski, Pokorski, Bukoski, Okonski

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Where is the Rokoski family from?

You can see how Rokoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rokoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rokoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rokoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokoski 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 Rokoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rokoski. 50% of Rokoski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rokoski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rokoski were Mechanic and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Rokoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Rokoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokoski 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rokoski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Rokoski. For the veterans among your Rokoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokoski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rokoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rokoski in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rokoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokoski 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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