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Roecker Family History

Roecker Surname Meaning

German (Röcker): see Rocker.

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


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Where is the Roecker family from?

You can see how Roecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Roecker families living in Wisconsin. This was about 49% of all the recorded Roecker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roecker. 25% of Roecker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Roecker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roecker were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    15%

What Roecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roecker 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Roecker. 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 727 military records available for the last name Roecker. For the veterans among your Roecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roecker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roecker in 1960 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roecker 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.

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