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Rocque Family History

Rocque Surname Meaning

Shortened (and altered) form of southern French Roquebrune or of its variant Rocquebrune: habitational name from Ro(c)quebrune the name of several places in the southern part of France. The surname Roquebrune is rare in France while the variant Rocquebrune is extinct there.

Compare Larocque 2 Roch 5 Rock 7 and Roque 5. French: topographic name for someone who lived by a rocky outcrop or crag a variant of Roche 2 and Roque.

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


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Where is the Rocque family from?

You can see how Rocque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocque family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rocque families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 6 Rocque families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rocque's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rocque families in 1861.
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What did your Rocque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rocque. 21% of Rocque men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Rocque women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rocque were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rocque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocque 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 Rocque. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rocque. For the veterans among your Rocque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocque lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rocque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rocque in 1964 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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