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Rorick Family History

Rorick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Roehrig.

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


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Where is the Rorick family from?

You can see how Rorick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rorick families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rorick families in 1891.
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What did your Rorick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorick. 27% of Rorick men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Rorick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rorick were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Beautician
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Rorick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rorick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorick 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Rorick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rorick. For the veterans among your Rorick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rorick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rorick in 1958 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorick 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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