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Rocklin Family History

Rocklin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Rochlin. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Röcklein a pet form of Rock 4.

Alternatively, it may be a variant of Rockel.

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


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Where is the Rocklin family from?

You can see how Rocklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocklin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rocklin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Rocklin families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rocklin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rocklin families in 1880.
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What did your Rocklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rocklin. 24% of Rocklin men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Rocklin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rocklin were Clerk and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rocklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocklin 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Rocklin. 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 234 military records available for the last name Rocklin. For the veterans among your Rocklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocklin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rocklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rocklin in 1951 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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