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Rotchford Family History

Rotchford Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Rochford.

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


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Where is the Rotchford family from?

You can see how Rotchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotchford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rotchford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rotchford families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rotchford's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rotchford families in 1911.
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What did your Rotchford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotchford. 22% of Rotchford men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Rotchford women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotchford were Inspector and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Inspector
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Social Worker
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Rotchford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rotchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotchford 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Rotchford. 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 646 military records available for the last name Rotchford. For the veterans among your Rotchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotchford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rotchford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rotchford in 1963 was 77, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotchford 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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