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Rochau Family History

Rochau 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: Rocha, Rochat, Roch, Kochan, Roche, Arocha, Rochman, Rohan, Socha

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Where is the Rochau family from?

You can see how Rochau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Rochau families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rochau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rochau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochau 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 Rochau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rochau. 72% of Rochau 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 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

What Rochau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Rochau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochau 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Rochau. 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 129 military records available for the last name Rochau. For the veterans among your Rochau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rochau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rochau in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rochau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochau 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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