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Rokyta Family History

Rokyta 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: Rokita, Rota, Yokota, Rotta, Okita, Rout, Roth, Cotta, Rosa, Root

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Where is the Rokyta family from?

You can see how Rokyta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokyta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rokyta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Rokyta families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokyta's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rokyta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokyta 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 Rokyta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rokyta. 100% of Rokyta men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rokyta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rokyta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokyta 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rokyta. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rokyta. For the veterans among your Rokyta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokyta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Rokyta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rokyta in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rokyta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokyta 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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