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Roaker Family History

Roaker Name 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: Roker, Rocker, Raker, Coaker, Rooker, Roake, Baker, Rover, Roder

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Where is the Roaker family from?

You can see how Roaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Roaker family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roaker's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Roaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roaker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tinsmith
    100%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Roaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roaker 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Roaker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Roaker. For the veterans among your Roaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roaker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Roaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Roaker in 1968 was 55, and 59 in 1979.

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