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Rookhuyzen Family History

Rookhuyzen 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: Dykhuizen, Roozen, Goodhue, Rozen, Rutzen, Holthusen, Brookhouse

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Where is the Rookhuyzen family from?

You can see how Rookhuyzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookhuyzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rookhuyzen families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Rookhuyzen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Rookhuyzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rookhuyzen 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 Rookhuyzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookhuyzen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rookhuyzen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rookhuyzen. For the veterans among your Rookhuyzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rookhuyzen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Rookhuyzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rookhuyzen in 1973 was 26, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rookhuyzen 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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