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Rotchell Family History

Rotchell Surname Meaning

see Rochelle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rotchell family from?

You can see how Rotchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotchell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rotchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Rotchell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rotchell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rotchell families in 1891.
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What did your Rotchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bottle Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rotchell. 100% of Rotchell men worked as a Bottle Maker and 71% of Rotchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bottle Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Office Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rotchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotchell 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Rotchell. 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 121 military records available for the last name Rotchell. For the veterans among your Rotchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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