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Rochel Family History

Rochel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Roch or Roche. See also 2 below.

French (Alsace Lorraine and Vosges): possibly a derivative of Roche ‘rock’. Alternatively of German origin; see 1 above.

Spanish (southern): possibly of French (and ultimately German) origin; see above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rochel family from?

You can see how Rochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rochel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rochel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rochel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rochel families in 1891.
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What did your Rochel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochel. 30% of Rochel men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rochel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochel were Proprietor and Retired.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Retired
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochel 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Rochel. 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 627 military records available for the last name Rochel. For the veterans among your Rochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rochel in 1960 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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