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Rockie Family History

Rockie 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: Rocke, Lockie, Brockie, Cocke, Rock, Rocker, Roche, Reekie, Rockel

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Where is the Rockie family from?

You can see how Rockie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rockie family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rockie's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Rockie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockie 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 Rockie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Duti
    100%

What Rockie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Rockie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockie 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Rockie. 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 65 military records available for the last name Rockie. For the veterans among your Rockie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Rockie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rockie in 1966 was 72, and 45 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rockie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockie 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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