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Rochaw Family History

Rochaw 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: Rocha, Rochat, Rochow, Roch, Kochan, Roche, Arocha, Rochman, Hoshaw

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Where is the Rochaw family from?

You can see how Rochaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rochaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rochaw families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rochaw's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rochaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochaw 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 80 census records available for the last name Rochaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochaw 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rochaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rochaw. For the veterans among your Rochaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochaw lifespan?

Average Rochaw life expectancy in 1988 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochaw 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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