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Rockell Family History

Rockell Surname Meaning

see Rockall. see Rochelle. see Rockwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rockell family from?

You can see how Rockell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Rockell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Rockell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Rockell families in 1891.
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What did your Rockell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rockell. 17% of Rockell men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Rockell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockell were Carpenter joiner and Housework.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Safety Glass Cutter
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Carpenter joiner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housework
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rockell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockell 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Rockell. 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 268 military records available for the last name Rockell. For the veterans among your Rockell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rockell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rockell in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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