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Rochal Family History

Rochal 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: Rocha, Rochel, Rachal, Rochat, Rohal, Roch, Rachel, Kochan, Roche

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Where is the Rochal family from?

You can see how Rochal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rochal families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rochal's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rochal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rochal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Rochal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochal 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rochal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rochal. For the veterans among your Rochal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Rochal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rochal in 1976 was 56, and 96 in 1999.

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