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Rorem Family History

Rorem 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: Orem, Sorem, Norem, Rorex, Rorer, Borel, Dore, Rose, More, Rode

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Where is the Rorem family from?

You can see how Rorem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rorem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rorem families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rorem's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rorem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rorem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorem. 25% of Rorem men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Rorem women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rorem were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Rorem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Rorem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorem 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Rorem. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rorem. For the veterans among your Rorem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rorem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rorem in 1963 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorem 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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