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Rocio Family History

Rocio Surname Meaning

Spanish (Rocío): from a short form of the Marian name María del Rocío or title Virgen del Rocío ‘Virgin of El Rocío’.

It refers to a hermitage at El Rocío in Almonte in Huelva province.

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


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Where is the Rocio family from?

You can see how Rocio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rocio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rocio family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rocio's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rocio families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rocio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rocio. 34% of Rocio men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Rocio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocio 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Rocio. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rocio. For the veterans among your Rocio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocio lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Rocio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rocio in 1978 was 67, and 71 in 2001.

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