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Rockafellow Family History

Rockafellow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rockenfeller (see Rockefeller).

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


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Where is the Rockafellow family from?

You can see how Rockafellow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockafellow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockafellow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Rockafellow families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rockafellow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rockafellow families in 1840.
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What did your Rockafellow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rockafellow. 100% of Rockafellow 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 Rockafellow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockafellow 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Rockafellow. 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 958 military records available for the last name Rockafellow. For the veterans among your Rockafellow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockafellow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rockafellow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rockafellow in 1957 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockafellow 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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