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Rockman Family History

Rockman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rockmann: possibly a habitational name for someone from Rockau in Thuringia.

Possibly an altered form of German Rochmann (see Rochman).

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


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Where is the Rockman family from?

You can see how Rockman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Rockman families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rockman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rockman families in 1891.
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What did your Rockman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver Hw and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rockman. 34% of Rockman men worked as a Lorry Driver Hw and 77% of Rockman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockman were Tailor (master) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver Hw
    34%
  • Hebrew Teacher
    34%
  • Tailor (master)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Dressmaker
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rockman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockman 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Rockman. 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 389 military records available for the last name Rockman. For the veterans among your Rockman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rockman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rockman in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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