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Rockener Family History

Rockener 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: Rocker, Roesener, Reckner, Rickner, Lockner, Rosener, Brockner

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Where is the Rockener family from?

You can see how Rockener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rockener families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rockener's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rockener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Rockener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockener 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rockener. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rockener. For the veterans among your Rockener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockener lifespan?

Average Rockener life expectancy in 1982 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockener 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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