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Rockenback Family History

Rockenback 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: Rockenbach, Rickenbach, Luckenbach, Roggenbuck, Rothenbach

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Where is the Rockenback family from?

You can see how Rockenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rockenback families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rockenback's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rockenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockenback 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 Rockenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockenback. 100% of Rockenback men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rockenback women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Rockenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Rockenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockenback 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rockenback. 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 47 military records available for the last name Rockenback. For the veterans among your Rockenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockenback lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Rockenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rockenback in 1970 was 85, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rockenback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockenback 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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