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Rocktaschel Family History

Rocktaschel 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: Ruckdeschel, Ritschel, Rothschild, Rachel, Kachel, Recknagel, Rockel

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Where is the Rocktaschel family from?

You can see how Rocktaschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocktaschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rocktaschel families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rocktaschel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rocktaschel families in 1920.
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What did your Rocktaschel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rocktaschel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Rocktaschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocktaschel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rocktaschel. 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 74 military records available for the last name Rocktaschel. For the veterans among your Rocktaschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocktaschel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Rocktaschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rocktaschel in 1966 was 70, and 74 in 1993.

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