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Rockenbach Family History

Rockenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Franconia.

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


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Where is the Rockenbach family from?

You can see how Rockenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockenbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Rockenbach families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rockenbach's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rockenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Rockenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockenbach. 25% of Rockenbach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rockenbach women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockenbach were Die Caster and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Die Caster
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Rockenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rockenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockenbach 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Rockenbach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rockenbach. For the veterans among your Rockenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rockenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rockenbach in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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