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Rockfeller Family History

Rockfeller 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, Rockwell, Lockmiller, Brockmiller, Roskelley, Dockweiler

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Where is the Rockfeller family from?

You can see how Rockfeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockfeller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rockfeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rockfeller families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rockfeller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rockfeller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockfeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rockfeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rockfeller. 40% of Rockfeller men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rockfeller women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Contractor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rockfeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockfeller 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Rockfeller. 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 304 military records available for the last name Rockfeller. For the veterans among your Rockfeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockfeller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rockfeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rockfeller in 1965 was 58, and 76 in 2003.

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