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Rocke Name Meaning

English: variant of Rock . German (Röcke): variant of Rock 5.

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


Similar surnames: Rock, Rocks, Rocker, Rooke, Roake, Locke, Coke, Rolle, Ricke, Rickey

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Where is the Rocke family from?

You can see how Rocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rocke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Rocke families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Rocke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rocke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rocke. 100% of Rocke men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Rocke women worked as a Servant. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Rocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocke 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rocke. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rocke. For the veterans among your Rocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rocke in 1954 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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