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Rookwood Family History

Rookwood Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places in Essex and Sussex named in Middle English with rok(e) ‘rook’ + wod(e) ‘wood’.

(Old English hrōc wudu).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rookwood family from?

You can see how Rookwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rookwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rookwood family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rookwood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rookwood families in 1911.
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What did your Rookwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rookwood. 100% of Rookwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rookwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookwood 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Rookwood. 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 119 military records available for the last name Rookwood. For the veterans among your Rookwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rookwood lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Rookwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rookwood in 1970 was 86, and 46 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rookwood 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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