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Rochelan Family History

Rochelan 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: Rochman, Rochlin, Rochell, Rocheleau, Rochel, Rochelle, Roseman

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Where is the Rochelan family from?

You can see how Rochelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochelan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rochelan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rochelan family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rochelan's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Rochelan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rochelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochelan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rochelan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rochelan. For the veterans among your Rochelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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