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Larochel Family History

Larochel 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: Laroche, Larochelle, Marchel, Larouche, Larcher, Larche, Marschel

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Where is the Larochel family from?

You can see how Larochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larochel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Larochel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 70 Larochel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Larochel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larochel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larochel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Larochel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Larochel. 40% of Larochel men worked as a Journalier.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    40%
  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Cultivator
    20%

What Larochel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Larochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larochel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Larochel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Larochel. For the veterans among your Larochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larochel lifespan?

Average Larochel life expectancy in 1996 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Larochel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larochel 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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