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Rorr Family History

Rorr 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: Orr, Torr, Rohr, Porr, Borr, Norr, Gorr, Corr, Horr, Morr

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Where is the Rorr family from?

You can see how Rorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Rorr family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorr's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rorr families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Rorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorr 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rorr. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rorr. For the veterans among your Rorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorr lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rorr in 1971 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorr 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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