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Rooklidge Family History

Rooklidge 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: Coolidge, Lockridge, Routledge, Goodridge, Woolridge, Klinge

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Where is the Rooklidge family from?

You can see how Rooklidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooklidge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rooklidge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rooklidge family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rooklidge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rooklidge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooklidge 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 Rooklidge ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Printer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Rooklidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooklidge 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 Rooklidge. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rooklidge. For the veterans among your Rooklidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooklidge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rooklidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rooklidge in 1964 was 81, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rooklidge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rooklidge 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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