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Rochner Family History

Rochner 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: Rohner, Rechner, Richner, Bochner, Lochner, Richter, Kocher, Rocker

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Where is the Rochner family from?

You can see how Rochner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rochner families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rochner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rochner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochner 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 Rochner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochner. 36% of Rochner men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rochner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochner were Printer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Electrical Engineer
    12%
  • Printer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Telephone Operator
    28%
  • Secretary
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Rochner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Rochner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochner 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Rochner. 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 144 military records available for the last name Rochner. For the veterans among your Rochner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rochner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rochner in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochner 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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