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Rorabaugh Family History

Rorabaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Rohrbach.

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


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Where is the Rorabaugh family from?

You can see how Rorabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorabaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorabaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Rorabaugh families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rorabaugh's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rorabaugh families in 1840.
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What did your Rorabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorabaugh. 30% of Rorabaugh men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rorabaugh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rorabaugh were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Rorabaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rorabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorabaugh 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Rorabaugh. 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 798 military records available for the last name Rorabaugh. For the veterans among your Rorabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorabaugh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rorabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rorabaugh in 1956 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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