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Rockwell Family History

Rockwell Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): habitational name either from Rockwell End in Hambleden (Buckinghamshire) derived from Old English hrōc ‘rook’ + holt ‘wood thicket’ or from one or more unidentified places in southwestern England apparently named Rockwell.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Rockwell family from?

You can see how Rockwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 160 Rockwell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 66% of all the recorded Rockwell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rockwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockwell 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 Rockwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rockwell. 50% of Rockwell men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rockwell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockwell were Carpenter and At Home.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Student
    15%
  • At Home
    10%

What Rockwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78,000 census records available for the last name Rockwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockwell 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Rockwell. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Rockwell. For the veterans among your Rockwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockwell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rockwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rockwell in 1945 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockwell 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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