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Roquez Family History

Roquez 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: Roque, Roques, Roquet, Raque, Rocque, Bosquez, Jaquez, Borquez

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Where is the Roquez family from?

You can see how Roquez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roquez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roquez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Roquez family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Roquez's in USA. California had the highest population of Roquez families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Roquez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roquez 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Roquez. 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 16 military records available for the last name Roquez. For the veterans among your Roquez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roquez lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Roquez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roquez in 1996 was 85, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roquez 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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