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Roorks Family History

Roorks 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: Rooks, Rook, Roos, Moors, Brooks, Rocks, Roers, Hooks, Moores, Roorda

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Where is the Roorks family from?

You can see how Roorks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roorks family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Roorks families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roorks's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Roorks families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Roorks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roorks 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Roorks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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