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Roco Family History

Roco 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: Rock, Roch, Ronco, Raco, Rocco, Romo, Coco, Rojo, Roca, Roso

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Where is the Roco family from?

You can see how Roco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Roco families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Roco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roco 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 Roco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helping Mother were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roco. 54% of Roco men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Roco women worked as a Helping Mother. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roco were Gardener 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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Section Hand
    24%
  • Gardener
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helping Mother
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Roco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roco 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Roco. 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 251 military records available for the last name Roco. For the veterans among your Roco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roco lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Roco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roco in 1945 was 47, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roco 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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