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Roachford Family History

Roachford 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: Rochford, Rachford, Rotchford, Rockford, Ratchford, Rocheford

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Where is the Roachford family from?

You can see how Roachford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roachford family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roachford families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there was 1 Roachford family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Roachford's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Roachford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roachford 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 197 census records available for the last name Roachford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roachford 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Roachford. 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 80 military records available for the last name Roachford. For the veterans among your Roachford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roachford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roachford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Roachford in 1963 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roachford 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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