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Roek Family History

Roek 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: Rock, Rook, Rozek, Roe, Roen, Reek, Roed, Hoek, Rojek, Ronk

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Where is the Roek family from?

You can see how Roek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Roek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Roek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roek families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roek. 100% of Roek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Roek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roek 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Roek. 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 51 military records available for the last name Roek. For the veterans among your Roek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Roek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Roek in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2002.

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