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Rorck Family History

Rorck 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: Rock, Borck, Morck, Rork, Forck, Rorick, Brock, Lock, York, Rook

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Where is the Rorck family from?

You can see how Rorck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rorck families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Rorck families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorck's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rorck families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorck 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 Rorck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rorck. 100% of Rorck men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Rorck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorck 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rorck. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rorck. For the veterans among your Rorck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorck lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorck

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