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De Rocher Family History

De Rocher Surname 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: Derocher, Desrocher, Desrochers, Desroches, Durocher, De Rosier

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Where is the De Rocher family from?

You can see how De Rocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Rocher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most De Rocher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 De Rocher families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded De Rocher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of De Rocher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Rocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Rocher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Rocher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name De Rocher. For the veterans among your De Rocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Rocher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, De Rocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for De Rocher in 1975 was 87, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Rocher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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