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Rockenbaugh Family History

Rockenbaugh 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: Rodenbaugh, Rockenbach, Luckenbaugh, Brockenbrough, Redenbaugh

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Where is the Rockenbaugh family from?

You can see how Rockenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockenbaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockenbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rockenbaugh families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockenbaugh's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rockenbaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockenbaugh 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 Rockenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockenbaugh. 58% of Rockenbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rockenbaugh women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rockenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Rockenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockenbaugh 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rockenbaugh. 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 159 military records available for the last name Rockenbaugh. For the veterans among your Rockenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rockenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rockenbaugh in 1958 was 55, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockenbaugh 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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