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Rockenstire Family History

Rockenstire 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: Brokenshire, Rochester, Hockensmith, Rosenstiel, Bockenstedt

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Where is the Rockenstire family from?

You can see how Rockenstire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockenstire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockenstire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rockenstire families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockenstire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rockenstire families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Rockenstire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockenstire 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rockenstire. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rockenstire. For the veterans among your Rockenstire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockenstire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rockenstire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rockenstire in 1962 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockenstire 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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