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Rorieson Family History

Rorieson 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: Borgeson, Borreson, Rolison, Robinson, Robeson, Robison, Morison

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Where is the Rorieson family from?

You can see how Rorieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorieson family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Rorieson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorieson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rorieson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Rorieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorieson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rorieson. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Rorieson. For the veterans among your Rorieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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