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Rooyakkers Family History

Rooyakkers 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: Rothacker, Rakers, Rackers, Rosacker, Rockers, Ramaekers, Rooker

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There are 136 census records available for the last name Rooyakkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooyakkers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 27 military records available for the last name Rooyakkers. For the veterans among your Rooyakkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Rooyakkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rooyakkers in 1973 was 79, and 22 in 2004.

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