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Rochen Family History

Rochen 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: Roche, Rochel, Rochin, Rochon, Chen, Roch, Kocher, Rachel, Rocker

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Where is the Rochen family from?

You can see how Rochen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rochen family living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rochen's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Rochen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochen 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 Rochen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochen. 17% of Rochen men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Rochen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochen were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Newworker
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Rochen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rochen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochen 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Rochen. 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 764 military records available for the last name Rochen. For the veterans among your Rochen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Rochen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rochen in 1962 was 73, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rochen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochen 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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