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Rochell Family History

Rochell Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Rochelle. Americanized form of French Rochelle. German: variant of Rochel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rochell family from?

You can see how Rochell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rochell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Rochell families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rochell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rochell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rochell 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 Rochell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rochell. 47% of Rochell men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Rochell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochell were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rochell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochell 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Rochell. 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 891 military records available for the last name Rochell. For the veterans among your Rochell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rochell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rochell in 1948 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochell 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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