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Rochan Family History

Rochan 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: Kochan, Rochman, Rohan, Rocha, Rochat, Rochin, Rochon, Mohan, Kocian

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Where is the Rochan family from?

You can see how Rochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rochan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 139 Rochan families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rochan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rochan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochan 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 Rochan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rochan. 18% of Rochan men worked as a Labourer and 50% of Rochan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochan were Student and Mnagre.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    18%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Student
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Mnagre
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochan 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Rochan. 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 75 military records available for the last name Rochan. For the veterans among your Rochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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