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Rockelin Family History

Rockelin 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: Rocklin, Rockel, Cocklin, Rochlin, Locklin, Gockel, Rocker, Rockwell

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Where is the Rockelin family from?

You can see how Rockelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rockelin family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockelin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rockelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rockelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockelin 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 immigration records available for the last name Rockelin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rockelin. For the veterans among your Rockelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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