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Rockengham Family History

Rockengham 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: Cookingham, Cockerham, Buckingham, Frothingham, Nottingham

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Where is the Rockengham family from?

You can see how Rockengham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockengham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rockengham families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rockengham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rockengham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockengham 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 14 census records available for the last name Rockengham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockengham 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rockengham. 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 Rockengham. For the veterans among your Rockengham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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