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Rokes Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Rocks . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Rodes, Rokos, Roes, Roker, Reker, Romes, Rocke, Rogus, Roles, Dokes

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Where is the Rokes family from?

You can see how Rokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rokes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rokes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rokes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rokes. 34% of Rokes men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rokes women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rokes were Janitor and Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokes 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Rokes. 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 360 military records available for the last name Rokes. For the veterans among your Rokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rokes in 1962 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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