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Rouke Family History

Rouke Name Meaning

see Rooke .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Roske, Rouse, Route, Fouke, Rocke, Roupe, Rorke, Rooke, Rourke, Roake

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Where is the Rouke family from?

You can see how Rouke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rouke families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rouke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rouke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rouke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouke. 34% of Rouke men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Rouke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouke were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rouke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouke 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Rouke. 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 504 military records available for the last name Rouke. For the veterans among your Rouke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rouke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rouke in 1960 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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