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Rocette Family History

Rocette 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: Racette, Rochette, Rosette, Rowett, Lorette, Roulette, Boyette

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Where is the Rocette family from?

You can see how Rocette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocette family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Rocette families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rocette's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rocette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocette 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 Rocette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rocette. 30% of Rocette men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Revenue
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rocette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocette 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rocette. 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 Rocette. For the veterans among your Rocette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocette lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocette 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rocette

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