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Rorke Name Meaning

Irish: from Ó Ruairc see Rourke .

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


Similar surnames: Rork, Rourke, Rorie, Morken, Roske, Roche, Borke, Remke, Rock, Ripke

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Where is the Rorke family from?

You can see how Rorke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Rorke families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rorke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rorke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rorke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rorke. 39% of Rorke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rorke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rorke were Student and Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Clergyman
    16%
  • Doctor
    16%
  • Student
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rorke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rorke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rorke. For the veterans among your Rorke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rorke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rorke in 1957 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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