This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rocers family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rocers Family History

Rocers 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: Roers, Rockers, Rogers, Robers, Rover, Rodes, Roder, Rivers, Robert

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rocers family from?

You can see how Rocers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocers family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Rocers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rocers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rocers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rocers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rocers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Rocers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rocers

Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Rocers. 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.

View all Rocers immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 230 military records available for the last name Rocers. For the veterans among your Rocers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rocers military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rocers family history

Discover More

What is the average Rocers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocers 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rocers

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rocers family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial