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Rockenmeyer Family History

Rockenmeyer 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: Hockemeyer, Rosemeyer, Rodemeyer, Brockmeyer, Beckemeyer, Katzenmeyer

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Where is the Rockenmeyer family from?

You can see how Rockenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockenmeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rockenmeyer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockenmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rockenmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Rockenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockenmeyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rockenmeyer. 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 70 military records available for the last name Rockenmeyer. For the veterans among your Rockenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Rockenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rockenmeyer in 1965 was 68, and 54 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockenmeyer 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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