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Rockers Name Meaning

German:: patronymic from Rocker (Röckers): variant of Rocker

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


Similar surnames: Reckers, Rickers, Rackers, Rucker, Wickers, Roecker, Rooker, Folkers

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Where is the Rockers family from?

You can see how Rockers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Rockers families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Rockers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rockers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rockers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockers. 46% of Rockers men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rockers women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockers were Operator and Maid. .

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rockers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockers 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rockers. 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 335 military records available for the last name Rockers. For the veterans among your Rockers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rockers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rockers in 1966 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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