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Rochkind Family History

Rochkind 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: Rochlin, Rochin, Richmond, Rochford, Rochman, Richwine, Dockins

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Where is the Rochkind family from?

You can see how Rochkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochkind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rochkind families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rochkind's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rochkind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochkind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rochkind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochkind. 24% of Rochkind men worked as a Plasterer and 100% of Rochkind women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Plasterer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Rochkind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Rochkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochkind 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Rochkind. 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 50 military records available for the last name Rochkind. For the veterans among your Rochkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochkind lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rochkind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rochkind in 1954 was 60, and 58 in 2004.

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