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Rockerath Family History

Rockerath 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: Bockrath, Rocker, Rickert, Hockert, Ockert, Retterath, Rockenbach

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Where is the Rockerath family from?

You can see how Rockerath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockerath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rockerath families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockerath's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rockerath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockerath 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 12 census records available for the last name Rockerath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockerath 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rockerath. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rockerath. For the veterans among your Rockerath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockerath lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Rockerath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rockerath in 1982 was 91, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockerath 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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