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Rokosz Family History

Rokosz Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from rokosz ‘rebellion’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rokosz family from?

You can see how Rokosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokosz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rokosz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rokosz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokosz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rokosz families in 1911.
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What did your Rokosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rokosz. 42% of Rokosz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rokosz women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Rokosz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Rokosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokosz 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Rokosz. 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 308 military records available for the last name Rokosz. For the veterans among your Rokosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokosz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rokosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rokosz in 1962 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokosz 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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