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Roerts Family History

Roerts 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: Roberts, Roers, Roets, Robert, Roarty, Moers, Goertz, Roes, Rewerts

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Where is the Roerts family from?

You can see how Roerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roerts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roerts families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Roerts families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Roerts's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Roerts families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Roerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roerts 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Roerts. 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 32 military records available for the last name Roerts. For the veterans among your Roerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roerts lifespan?

Average Roerts life expectancy in 1976 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roerts 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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