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Rockstedt Family History

Rockstedt 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: Knackstedt, Hochstadt, Rockstroh, Vollstedt, Bohnstedt, Bockenstedt

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockstedt 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 5 census records available for the last name Rockstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockstedt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rockstedt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rockstedt. For the veterans among your Rockstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockstedt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Rockstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rockstedt in 1973 was 45, and 62 in 1990.

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