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Rochier Family History

Rochier 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: Richter, Kocher, Rocker, Richer, Roche, Rohner, Rother, Schier

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Where is the Rochier family from?

You can see how Rochier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rochier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rochier family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rochier's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Rochier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rochier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rochier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Rochier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochier 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rochier. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rochier. For the veterans among your Rochier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rochier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rochier in 1967 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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