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Rocheleau Family History

Rocheleau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rochereau: topographic name from a diminutive of rocher ‘rock crag boulder’ (see Rocher) or a habitational name from (Le) Rochereau, the name of several places in the western part of France.

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


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Where is the Rocheleau family from?

You can see how Rocheleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocheleau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rocheleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 463 Rocheleau families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Rocheleau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rocheleau families in 1911.
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What did your Rocheleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rocheleau. 14% of Rocheleau men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Rocheleau women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rocheleau were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Weaver
    7%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Rocheleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocheleau 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Rocheleau. 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 Rocheleau. For the veterans among your Rocheleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocheleau lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rocheleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rocheleau in 1942 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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