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Larochelle Family History

Larochelle Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of a number of places called La Rochelle especially the port in Charente-Maritime.

This surname is virtually non-existing in France.

It is found mainly in Guadeloupe and Haiti in the West Indies.

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


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Where is the Larochelle family from?

You can see how Larochelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larochelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Larochelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,096 Larochelle families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Larochelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larochelle families in 1911.
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What did your Larochelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larochelle. 15% of Larochelle men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Larochelle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larochelle were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Spinner
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Larochelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Larochelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larochelle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larochelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Larochelle. For the veterans among your Larochelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larochelle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Larochelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Larochelle in 1944 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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