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Rochette Family History

Rochette Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Rochet. Altered form of French Laroche.

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


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Where is the Rochette family from?

You can see how Rochette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rochette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rochette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 670 Rochette families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Rochette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rochette families in 1911.
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What did your Rochette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Operatrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rochette. 22% of Rochette men worked as a Cultivateur and 22% of Rochette women worked as an Operatrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rochette were Menuisier and Servante.

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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
    22%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Tudiant
    6%
  • Menuisier
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operatrice
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Tudiant
    11%
  • Servante
    11%

What Rochette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rochette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rochette 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Rochette. 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 689 military records available for the last name Rochette. For the veterans among your Rochette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rochette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rochette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rochette in 1955 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rochette 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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