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Rochard Family History

Rochard 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: Richard, Orchard, Chard, Rochford, Bouchard, Gothard, Lockard, Rocha

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Where is the Rochard family from?

You can see how Rochard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rochard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Rochard families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rochard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rochard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochard 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 Rochard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and A La Mason were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rochard. 29% of Rochard men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Rochard women worked as an A La Mason.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Income
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • A La Mason
    100%

What Rochard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Rochard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochard 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Rochard. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rochard. For the veterans among your Rochard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Rochard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rochard in 1973 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochard 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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