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Rotrock Family History

Rotrock 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: Rothrock, Rotruck, Orrock, Rorick, Rodrick, Brock, Stock, Rock, Rook

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Where is the Rotrock family from?

You can see how Rotrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotrock family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotrock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rotrock families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rotrock's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rotrock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotrock 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 Rotrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotrock. 100% of Rotrock men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rotrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Rotrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotrock 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rotrock. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rotrock. For the veterans among your Rotrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotrock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Rotrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rotrock in 1962 was 50, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotrock 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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