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Rocquet Family History

Rocquet 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: Rocque, Roquet, Roque, Fouquet, Roques, Bouquet, Jacquet, Boquet

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Where is the Rocquet family from?

You can see how Rocquet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocquet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rocquet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rocquet family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rocquet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rocquet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocquet 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 81 census records available for the last name Rocquet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocquet 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Rocquet. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rocquet. For the veterans among your Rocquet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocquet lifespan?

Average Rocquet life expectancy in 1971 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocquet 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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