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Rorison Family History

Rorison Surname Meaning

from a translated form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Ruaidhrí ‘son of Rory’. See McRorie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rorison family from?

You can see how Rorison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Rorison families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rorison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rorison families in 1891.
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What did your Rorison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rorison. 100% of Rorison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rorison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorison 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Rorison. 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 912 military records available for the last name Rorison. For the veterans among your Rorison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rorison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rorison in 1963 was 79, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorison 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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