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Rochers Family History

Rochers 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: Rockers, Kocher, Rocker, Richer, Roche, Rother, Brothers, Roher

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Where is the Rochers family from?

You can see how Rochers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rochers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Rochers families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rochers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rochers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochers 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 Rochers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rochers. 50% of Rochers men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Rochers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Rochers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochers 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Rochers. 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 108 military records available for the last name Rochers. For the veterans among your Rochers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Rochers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rochers in 1972 was 80, and 64 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rochers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochers 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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