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Rochow Family History

Rochow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Rochow in Pomerania (now in Poland). Compare Rockow.

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


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Where is the Rochow family from?

You can see how Rochow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rochow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rochow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rochow families in 1891.
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What did your Rochow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochow. 25% of Rochow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rochow women worked as an At Home.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    100%

What Rochow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rochow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochow 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Rochow. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rochow. For the veterans among your Rochow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rochow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rochow in 1960 was 78, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rochow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochow 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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