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Rockholt Family History

Rockholt Surname Meaning

Variant of Rockhold.

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


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Where is the Rockholt family from?

You can see how Rockholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockholt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rockholt families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rockholt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rockholt families in 1891.
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What did your Rockholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockholt. 46% of Rockholt men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Rockholt women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockholt were Doffer and Spinner.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Speeder
    10%
  • Doffer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Spinner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rockholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockholt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rockholt. 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 374 military records available for the last name Rockholt. For the veterans among your Rockholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockholt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rockholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rockholt in 1958 was 45, and 53 in 2004.

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