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Rockal Family History

Rockal 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: Rockel, Rock, Gockel, Rocker, Roubal, Roybal, Rickel, Rosal, Rocks

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Where is the Rockal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rockal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rockal. 100% of Rockal men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rockal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rockal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rockal. For the veterans among your Rockal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Rockal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rockal in 1965 was 72, and 73 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockal 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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