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Rochet Family History

Rochet Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Roche a topographic name meaning ‘rock’ or a habitational name from (Le) Rochet the name of several places in various parts of France.

Catalan: of French origin (see above).

This surname is also found in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

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


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Where is the Rochet family from?

You can see how Rochet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rochet families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rochet's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rochet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochet 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 Rochet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochet. 60% of Rochet men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rochet women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochet were Apprentice Electrician and House Work.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Apprentice Electrician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Rochet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochet 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Rochet. 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 160 military records available for the last name Rochet. For the veterans among your Rochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rochet in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochet 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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