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Rocket Family History

Rocket Surname Meaning

see Rockett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rocket family from?

You can see how Rocket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocket family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rocket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Rocket families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rocket's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rocket families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocket 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 Rocket ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rocket. 100% of Rocket women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rocket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocket 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Rocket. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rocket. For the veterans among your Rocket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocket lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Rocket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rocket in 1956 was 54, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocket 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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