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Rocke Family History

Rocke Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rock. German (Röcke): variant of Rock 5.

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


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Where is the Rocke family from?

You can see how Rocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rocke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 83 Rocke families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rocke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rocke families in 1891.
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What did your Rocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rocke. 25% of Rocke men worked as a Student and 78% of Rocke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rocke were Builders Labourer and House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Colliery Hewer H W
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Rocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocke 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rocke. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rocke. For the veterans among your Rocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rocke in 1954 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocke 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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