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Rockburn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Roquebrune or of its variant Rocquebrune (see Larocque).

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


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Where is the Rockburn family from?

You can see how Rockburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockburn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockburn families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 4 Rockburn families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockburn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rockburn families in 1881.
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What did your Rockburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rockburn. 100% of Rockburn men worked as a Fireman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Rockburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockburn 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Rockburn. 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 Rockburn. For the veterans among your Rockburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockburn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rockburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rockburn in 1966 was 77, and 95 in 2004.

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