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Rockard Family History

Rockard 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: Lockard, Reckard, Rickard, Rookard, Packard, Pickard, Rocker

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Where is the Rockard family from?

You can see how Rockard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Rockard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rockard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rockard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rockard. 50% of Rockard men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Rockard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Rockard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockard 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rockard. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rockard. For the veterans among your Rockard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockard lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Rockard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rockard in 1976 was 66, and 96 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rockard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockard 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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