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Rockett Family History

Rockett Name Meaning

English and Irish: of Norman origin from a diminutive of Old French roche rocque ‘rock’ a topographic name denoting someone who lived by or near a small rock or a habitational name from a place called with this word such as La Roquette in Eure. In Ireland Rockett was apparently substituted for Rockell which carries the same original sense ‘little rock’ (see Rochelle ). English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English rocket ‘overgarment coat’ used for someone who made or sold such vestments.

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

Similar surnames: Cockett, Crockett, Brockett, Hockett, Lockett, Rickett, Dockett

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You can see how Rockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 37 Rockett families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rockett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rockett families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Rockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rockett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rockett. For the veterans among your Rockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Rockett in 1949 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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