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Rocton Family History

Rocton 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: Rowton, Roston, Roton, Routon, Rochon, Royston, Orton, Ruston, Holton

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Where is the Rocton family from?

You can see how Rocton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocton family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Rocton families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rocton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rocton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rocton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocton 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rocton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rocton. For the veterans among your Rocton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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