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Rookh Family History

Rookh 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: Rook, Rooke, Rooks, Rooth, Hook, Rock, Roos, Roth, Crook, Cook

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Where is the Rookh family from?

You can see how Rookh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rookh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rookh families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rookh's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rookh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rookh 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 31 census records available for the last name Rookh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rookh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rookh. For the veterans among your Rookh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rookh lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rookh

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