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Roarke Family History

Roarke Surname Meaning

from Ó Ruairc see O'Rourke.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Roarke family from?

You can see how Roarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roarke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roarke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Roarke families living in Lancashire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Roarke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roarke families in 1891.
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What did your Roarke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Comptometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roarke. 35% of Roarke men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Roarke women worked as a Comptometer Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roarke 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roarke. 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 655 military records available for the last name Roarke. For the veterans among your Roarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roarke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Roarke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roarke in 1957 was 41, and 80 in 2003.

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