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Rockburg Family History

Rockburg 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: Cockburn, Rosburg, Richburg, Rocker, Roberg, Ramsburg, Homburg

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Where is the Rockburg family from?

You can see how Rockburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rockburg family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rockburg's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Rockburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockburg 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 20 census records available for the last name Rockburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockburg 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rockburg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rockburg. For the veterans among your Rockburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Rockburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rockburg in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockburg 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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