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Des Rocher Family History

Des 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: Desrocher, Desrochers, Desroches, Derocher, Desroche, Durocher

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Where is the Des Rocher family from?

You can see how Des Rocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Des Rocher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Des Rocher families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Des Rocher family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Des Rocher's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Des Rocher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Des Rocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Des 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Des 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 27 military records available for the last name Des Rocher. For the veterans among your Des Rocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Des Rocher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Des Rocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Des Rocher in 1974 was 60, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Des 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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