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Leroche Family History

Leroche 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: Laroche, Lerche, Deroche, Leriche, Roche, Lerch, Meloche, Lersch

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Where is the Leroche family from?

You can see how Leroche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leroche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leroche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Leroche families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leroche's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Leroche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leroche 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 Leroche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leroche. 67% of Leroche 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

What Leroche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Leroche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leroche 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Leroche. 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 7 military records available for the last name Leroche. For the veterans among your Leroche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leroche lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Leroche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leroche in 1989 was 77, and 91 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leroche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leroche 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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