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Rockenstein Family History

Rockenstein 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: Rosenstein, Falkenstein, Lowenstein, Fleckenstein, Bodenstein

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Where is the Rockenstein family from?

You can see how Rockenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockenstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Rockenstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Rockenstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rockenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rockenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockenstein. 67% of Rockenstein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rockenstein women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rockenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Rockenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockenstein 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Rockenstein. 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 225 military records available for the last name Rockenstein. For the veterans among your Rockenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rockenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rockenstein in 1963 was 86, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockenstein 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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