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Rockenfield Family History

Rockenfield 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: Rosenfield, Cockfield, Frankenfield, Kenfield, Rosenfeld, Bottenfield

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Where is the Rockenfield family from?

You can see how Rockenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockenfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockenfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rockenfield families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rockenfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rockenfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rockenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rockenfield. 38% of Rockenfield 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%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Rockenfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Rockenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockenfield 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rockenfield. 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 194 military records available for the last name Rockenfield. For the veterans among your Rockenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockenfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rockenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rockenfield in 1969 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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