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Rocca Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of the numerous places throughout Italy named or named with rocca ‘fortress’, ‘stronghold’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rocha, Roca, Larocca, Ronco, Rocco, Roda, Roza, Tocco, Roma, Ricca

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Rocca Family Origin

Where is the Rocca family from?

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You can see how Rocca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocca family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rocca families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rocca families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rocca's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rocca families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rocca Family Occupations

What did your Rocca ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Rocca occupation in the USA was Grocer. 22% of Rocca's were Grocers. Grocer, Bar Keeper and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rocca. A less common occupation for the Rocca family was Fisherman.

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  • Grocer

    22%

  • Bar Keeper

    11%

  • Farmer

    11%

  • Fisherman

    11%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rocca ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rocca Historical Records

What Rocca family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rocca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocca census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rocca. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rocca. For the veterans among your Rocca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rocca Life Expectancy

What is the average Rocca lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rocca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rocca in 1951 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rocca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocca 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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