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Rocek Family History

Rocek Name 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: Rock, Rozek, Bocek, Rojek, Rolek, Racek, Brock, Rose, Lock, Rode

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Where is the Rocek family from?

You can see how Rocek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rocek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rocek families living in Nebraska. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rocek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rocek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocek 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 Rocek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rocek. 37% of Rocek men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Rocek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rocek were Laborer and Sales Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Grocery Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Sales Clerk
    40%
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What Rocek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Rocek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocek 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Rocek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Rocek. For the veterans among your Rocek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rocek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rocek in 1969 was 44, and 86 in 2003.

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