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Larocca Name Meaning

Southern Italian (also La Rocca): habitational name from any of various places throughout Italy, so named from rocca ‘fortress’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rocca, Larocco, Laroche, Lariccia, Lamora, Roca, Arola, Latronica

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Larocca Family Origin

Where is the Larocca family from?

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You can see how Larocca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larocca family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Larocca families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Larocca family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Larocca's in the UK. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Larocca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larocca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Larocca Family Occupations

What did your Larocca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Larocca. 14% of Larocca men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Larocca women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larocca were Salesman and Typist

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Typist
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Larocca Historical Records

What Larocca family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Larocca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larocca census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Larocca. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Larocca. For the veterans among your Larocca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Larocca Life Expectancy

What is the average Larocca lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Larocca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Larocca in 1945 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larocca 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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