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Rooley Family History

Rooley Surname Meaning

see Rowley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rooley family from?

You can see how Rooley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rooley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Rooley families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Rooley's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Rooley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooley 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 Rooley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Rooley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooley 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Rooley. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rooley. For the veterans among your Rooley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooley lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Rooley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rooley in 1990 was 74, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rooley 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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