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Roecher Family History

Roecher 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: Koecher, Recher, Roscher, Roether, Roecker, Becher, Roemer, Kocher

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Where is the Roecher family from?

You can see how Roecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roecher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roecher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roecher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roecher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roecher 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 Roecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roecher. 100% of Roecher men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Roecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Roecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roecher 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Roecher. 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 13 military records available for the last name Roecher. For the veterans among your Roecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roecher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Roecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Roecher in 1967 was 85, and 77 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roecher 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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