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Rockstraw Family History

Rockstraw 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: Rockstroh, Hoekstra, Rakestraw, Rocker, Beckstead, Rogstad, Rolstad

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Where is the Rockstraw family from?

You can see how Rockstraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rockstraw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rockstraw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Rockstraw family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rockstraw's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rockstraw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rockstraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rockstraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rockstraw. 100% of Rockstraw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Rockstraw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Rockstraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rockstraw 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rockstraw. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rockstraw. For the veterans among your Rockstraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rockstraw lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Rockstraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rockstraw in 1970 was 80, and 53 in 1989.

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