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Rookaird Family History

Rookaird 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: Rookard, Lockard, Rockford, Reckard, Rickard, Bovaird, Boogaard

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Where is the Rookaird family from?

You can see how Rookaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookaird family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rookaird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rookaird families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rookaird's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rookaird families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rookaird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Rookaird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookaird 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rookaird. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rookaird. For the veterans among your Rookaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rookaird lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Rookaird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rookaird in 1973 was 77, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rookaird 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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