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Roork Family History

Roork 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: Rook, Rork, Roark, Rourk, Moore, Hook, York, Rock, Roos, Crook

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Where is the Roork family from?

You can see how Roork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roork family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roork families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Roork family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roork's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roork families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roork surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roork ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roork. 36% of Roork men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Roork women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roork were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Roork family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roork 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Roork. 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 176 military records available for the last name Roork. For the veterans among your Roork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roork lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Roork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roork in 1958 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roork 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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