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Rorex Family History

Rorex Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Roehrig.

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


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Where is the Rorex family from?

You can see how Rorex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorex family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rorex families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Rorex family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorex's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rorex families in 1881.
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What did your Rorex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorex. 17% of Rorex men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rorex women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rorex were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rorex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorex 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Rorex. 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 853 military records available for the last name Rorex. For the veterans among your Rorex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorex lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rorex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rorex in 1957 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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