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Rotch Family History

Rotch Name 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: Roth, Roch, Roach, Ritch, Rouch, Rosch, Gotch, Kotch, Notch, Rich

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Where is the Rotch family from?

You can see how Rotch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rotch families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rotch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rotch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotch 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 Rotch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotch. 60% of Rotch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rotch women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotch were Labor and Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rotch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotch 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Rotch. 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 454 military records available for the last name Rotch. For the veterans among your Rotch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rotch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rotch in 1957 was 40, and 77 in 2003.

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