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Rochat Family History

Rochat Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French roche ‘rock’ (see Roche).

It may also be a habitational name from Le Rochat, the name of several places in the eastern part of France.

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


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Where is the Rochat family from?

You can see how Rochat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rochat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Rochat families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Rochat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rochat families in 1891.
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What did your Rochat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochat. 27% of Rochat men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rochat women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochat were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Rochat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rochat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochat 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Rochat. 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 322 military records available for the last name Rochat. For the veterans among your Rochat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochat lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rochat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rochat in 1957 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

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