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Rockamore Family History

Rockamore 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: Rockmore, Roccaforte, Roquemore, Rockford, Bickmore, Collamore

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Where is the Rockamore family from?

You can see how Rockamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockamore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockamore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rockamore families living in Mississippi. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rockamore's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Rockamore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockamore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rockamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockamore. 67% of Rockamore men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Rockamore women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rockamore were Porter and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Porter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Cook
    25%
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What Rockamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Rockamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockamore 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rockamore. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rockamore. For the veterans among your Rockamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockamore lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rockamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rockamore in 1961 was 52, and 94 in 2004.

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