This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rockle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rockle Family History

Rockle 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: Rocke, Ruckle, Rickle, Cocke, Rock, Rocker, Tickle, Roche, Hockley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rockle family from?

You can see how Rockle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rockle families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockle's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rockle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rockle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockle. 50% of Rockle men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rockle women worked as a Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Rockle | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rockle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Rockle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rockle

Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Rockle. 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.

View all Rockle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Rockle. For the veterans among your Rockle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rockle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rockle family history

Discover More

What is the average Rockle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rockle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rockle in 1969 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rockle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rockle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rockle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial