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Vockrodt Family History

Vockrodt 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: Cockroft, Cockcroft, Bockholt, Vickroy, Schrodt, Rockholt, Lockwood

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Where is the Vockrodt family from?

You can see how Vockrodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vockrodt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vockrodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vockrodt families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vockrodt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vockrodt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vockrodt 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 Vockrodt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Vockrodt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Vockrodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vockrodt 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Vockrodt. 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 164 military records available for the last name Vockrodt. For the veterans among your Vockrodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vockrodt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Vockrodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vockrodt in 1958 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vockrodt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vockrodt 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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