This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rockoff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rockoff Family History

Rockoff Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Ruckoff near Chemnitz Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rockoff family from?

You can see how Rockoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rockoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rockoff family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockoff's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rockoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rockoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockoff. 24% of Rockoff men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Rockoff women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockoff were New Worker and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Rockoff | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Credit Man
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Rockoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Rockoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Rockoff

Passenger Lists

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Rockoff. 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.

View all Rockoff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 232 military records available for the last name Rockoff. For the veterans among your Rockoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rockoff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rockoff family history

Discover More

What is the average Rockoff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rockoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rockoff in 1958 was 70, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rockoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockoff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rockoff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial