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Rocha Family History

Rocha Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rocha or a topographic name from rocha ‘rock’.

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


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Where is the Rocha family from?

You can see how Rocha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rocha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rocha families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rocha's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rocha families in 1891.
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What did your Rocha ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Childrens Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rocha. 50% of Rocha women worked as a Childrens Nurse.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Childrens Nurse
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Rocha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocha 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 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Rocha. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rocha. For the veterans among your Rocha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocha lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rocha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rocha in 1948 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rocha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocha 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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