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Rockus Family History

Rockus 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: Rocks, Mockus, Bockus, Brockus, Rock, Rocker, Backus, Rokos, Rokes

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Where is the Rockus family from?

You can see how Rockus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rockus families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rockus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rockus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockus 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 119 census records available for the last name Rockus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockus 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rockus. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rockus. For the veterans among your Rockus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Rockus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rockus in 1974 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockus 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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