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Rockafellow Family History

Rockafellow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rockenfeller (see Rockefeller).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rockafellow family from?

You can see how Rockafellow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockafellow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockafellow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rockafellow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockafellow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rockafellow families in 1891.
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What did your Rockafellow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockafellow. 24% of Rockafellow men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rockafellow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockafellow were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Hired Hand
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rockafellow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockafellow 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Rockafellow. 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 958 military records available for the last name Rockafellow. For the veterans among your Rockafellow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockafellow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rockafellow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rockafellow in 1957 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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