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Rochelt Family History

Rochelt 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: Rochell, Rochel, Rachel, Roche, Rockel, Kochel, Crochet, Rosholt

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Where is the Rochelt family from?

You can see how Rochelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rochelt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rochelt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rochelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Rochelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochelt 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rochelt. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rochelt. For the veterans among your Rochelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochelt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Rochelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rochelt in 1973 was 80, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochelt 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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