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Roeckner Family History

Roeckner 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: Goeckner, Reckner, Roecker, Brueckner, Rocker, Recker, Noecker

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Where is the Roeckner family from?

You can see how Roeckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeckner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Roeckner families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roeckner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roeckner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeckner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Roeckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Roeckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeckner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Roeckner. 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 57 military records available for the last name Roeckner. For the veterans among your Roeckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeckner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Roeckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roeckner in 1972 was 59, and 100 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeckner 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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