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Roarer Family History

Roarer 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: Rohrer, Rorrer, Rorer, Rover, Roder, Roemer, Rader, Roker, Rocker

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Where is the Roarer family from?

You can see how Roarer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roarer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Roarer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Roarer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Roarer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roarer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roarer 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 261 census records available for the last name Roarer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roarer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Roarer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Roarer. For the veterans among your Roarer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roarer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roarer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roarer

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