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Rochlin Family History

Rochlin Name Meaning

Jewish (mainly from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Rokhle (a pet form of the Biblical name Rachel ) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


Similar surnames: Rachlin, Reichlin, Rochman, Rocklin, Rolin, Joslin, Rosin, Roch

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Where is the Rochlin family from?

You can see how Rochlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rochlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Rochlin families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rochlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rochlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rochlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochlin. 24% of Rochlin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rochlin women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochlin were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rochlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochlin 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Rochlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Rochlin. For the veterans among your Rochlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rochlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rochlin in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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