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Roocks Family History

Roocks 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: Rocks, Rooks, Rock, Rook, Roos, Socks, Brocks, Boock, Brooks, Ricks

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Where is the Roocks family from?

You can see how Roocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roocks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roocks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Roocks families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Roocks's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roocks families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Roocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roocks 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Roocks. 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 31 military records available for the last name Roocks. For the veterans among your Roocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roocks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Roocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roocks in 1971 was 87, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roocks 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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