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Rockafield Family History

Rockafield 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: Cockfield, Brookfield, Rosenfield, Woodfield, Bonfield, Longfield

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Where is the Rockafield family from?

You can see how Rockafield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockafield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockafield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rockafield families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rockafield's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rockafield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockafield 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 408 census records available for the last name Rockafield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockafield 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rockafield. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rockafield. For the veterans among your Rockafield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockafield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Rockafield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rockafield in 1968 was 70, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockafield 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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