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Rockelmann Family History

Rockelmann 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: Brockelman, Bockelman, Rickelman, Ockerman, Rosemann, Ackermann

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Where is the Rockelmann family from?

You can see how Rockelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rockelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rockelmann families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rockelmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rockelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rockelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Estimator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rockelmann. 100% of Rockelmann men worked as an Estimator. .

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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

  • Estimator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Rockelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockelmann 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rockelmann. 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 173 military records available for the last name Rockelmann. For the veterans among your Rockelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockelmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rockelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rockelmann in 1958 was 59, and 90 in 2004.

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