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Rockstrow Family History

Rockstrow 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: Rockstroh, Backstrom, Ostrow, Rookstool, Rockow, Beckstrom, Eckstrom

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Where is the Rockstrow family from?

You can see how Rockstrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockstrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockstrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rockstrow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockstrow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rockstrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockstrow 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 166 census records available for the last name Rockstrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockstrow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rockstrow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rockstrow. For the veterans among your Rockstrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockstrow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Rockstrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rockstrow in 1978 was 37, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockstrow 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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