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Laroche Name Meaning

French:: habitational name from any of numerous places in various parts of France named Laroche or La Roche from Old French roche ‘rock’ with feminine definite article la. variant of the topographic name Roche 2 ‘rock’ with fused feminine definite article la. soldier's name from la roche ‘the rock’.

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


Similar surnames: Larose, Larocque, Lamothe, Roche, Larouche, Deroche, Larche, Labreche

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Where is the Laroche family from?

You can see how Laroche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laroche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laroche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Laroche families living in Louisiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Laroche's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Laroche families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laroche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laroche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laroche. 23% of Laroche men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Laroche women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laroche were Farmer and Sewer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Typist
    6%
  • Sewer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Laroche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laroche 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Laroche. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Laroche. For the veterans among your Laroche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laroche lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Laroche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laroche in 1950 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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