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Rochte Family History

Rochte 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: Roche, Lochte, Richter, Roch, Poche, Recht, Rosche, Troche, Boche

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Where is the Rochte family from?

You can see how Rochte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rochte family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rochte's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rochte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochte 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 Rochte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochte. 50% of Rochte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rochte women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Optometrist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rochte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Rochte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochte 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rochte. 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 134 military records available for the last name Rochte. For the veterans among your Rochte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochte lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rochte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rochte in 1958 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rochte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochte 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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