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Rocheford Family History

Rocheford Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rochefort.

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


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Where is the Rocheford family from?

You can see how Rocheford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocheford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rocheford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Rocheford families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rocheford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rocheford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocheford 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 Rocheford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rocheford. 31% of Rocheford men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rocheford women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rocheford were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Contractor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rocheford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocheford 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Rocheford. 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 257 military records available for the last name Rocheford. For the veterans among your Rocheford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocheford lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rocheford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rocheford in 1960 was 46, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocheford 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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