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Rocap Family History

Rocap 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: Roca, Cap, Rock, Rosa, Roch, Rota, Roman, Roda, Roche, Roza

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Where is the Rocap family from?

You can see how Rocap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocap family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rocap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Rocap families living in New Jersey. This was about 85% of all the recorded Rocap's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rocap families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rocap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rocap. 50% of Rocap men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Rocap women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rocap were Paper Hanger and Beauty Shop.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Paper Hanger
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Beauty Shop
    50%

What Rocap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rocap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocap 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rocap. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Rocap. For the veterans among your Rocap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocap lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Rocap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rocap in 1940 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rocap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocap 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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