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Rokus Family History

Rokus 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: Rokos, Rokes, Rous, Rogus, Ross, Rout, Roos, Rodes, Ros, Roker

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Where is the Rokus family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rokus. 44% of Rokus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rokus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rokus were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Rokus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokus 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Rokus. 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 153 military records available for the last name Rokus. For the veterans among your Rokus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Rokus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rokus in 1958 was 34, and 87 in 2003.

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