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Roerty Family History

Roerty 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: Roarty, Robert, Roberts, Doherty, Roers, Goertz, Roets, Roeth, Hoerth

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Where is the Roerty family from?

You can see how Roerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roerty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Roerty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roerty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Roerty families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Roerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roerty 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Roerty. 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 49 military records available for the last name Roerty. For the veterans among your Roerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roerty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Roerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roerty in 1966 was 60, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roerty 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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