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Rockafellar Family History

Rockafellar Surname 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: Rockefeller, Rockafellow, Rockwell, Mckellar, Mackellar, Brockwell

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Where is the Rockafellar family from?

You can see how Rockafellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockafellar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockafellar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Rockafellar families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rockafellar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rockafellar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Rockafellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockafellar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rockafellar. 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 57 military records available for the last name Rockafellar. For the veterans among your Rockafellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockafellar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rockafellar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rockafellar in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockafellar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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