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Rochefort Family History

Rochefort Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Rochefort, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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English: variant of Ratchford.

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


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Where is the Rochefort family from?

You can see how Rochefort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochefort family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rochefort families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 25 Rochefort families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rochefort's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rochefort families in 1891.
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What did your Rochefort ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rochefort. 100% of Rochefort women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rochefort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochefort 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Rochefort. 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 Rochefort. For the veterans among your Rochefort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochefort lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rochefort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rochefort in 1945 was 24, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochefort 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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