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Rochette Name Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Rochet . Altered form of French Laroche .

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


Similar surnames: Rochelle, Rochell, Frechette, Cornette, Cossette, Brockett, Roche

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Where is the Rochette family from?

You can see how Rochette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rochette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Rochette families living in Warwickshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rochette's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rochette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochette 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 Rochette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochette. 25% of Rochette men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Rochette women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochette were Carpenter and Shoe Worker. .

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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
    10%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%
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What Rochette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rochette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochette 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Rochette. 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 689 military records available for the last name Rochette. For the veterans among your Rochette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rochette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rochette in 1955 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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