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Rockafeller Family History

Rockafeller 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: Rockefeller, Rockafellow, Rockwell, Lockmiller, Brockmiller

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Where is the Rockafeller family from?

You can see how Rockafeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockafeller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockafeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Rockafeller families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rockafeller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rockafeller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockafeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rockafeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rockafeller. 38% of Rockafeller 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rockafeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockafeller 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Rockafeller. 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 148 military records available for the last name Rockafeller. For the veterans among your Rockafeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockafeller lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rockafeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rockafeller in 1967 was 71, and 101 in 2002.

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