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Rockford Family History

Rockford Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Rochford or Ratchford. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Rockford family from?

You can see how Rockford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rockford families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rockford families in 1911.
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What did your Rockford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rockford. 100% of Rockford men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rockford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockford 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Rockford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rockford. For the veterans among your Rockford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockford lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rockford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rockford in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockford 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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