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Rocas Family History

Rocas Surname 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: Rodas, Rosas, Rozas, Rocks, Roca, Rojas, Romas, Roxas, Ross, Jonas

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Where is the Rocas family from?

You can see how Rocas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rocas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Rocas families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rocas's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Rocas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocas 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 Rocas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rocas. 34% of Rocas men worked as a Chef and 100% of Rocas women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Chef
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rocas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Rocas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocas 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Rocas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rocas. For the veterans among your Rocas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Rocas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rocas in 1958 was 61, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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