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Roarx Family History

Roarx 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: Roark, Roach, Roan, Rohr, Coard, Hoar, Loar, Roarty, Goar, Board

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Where is the Roarx family from?

You can see how Roarx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roarx family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roarx family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Roarx's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Roarx families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roarx 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 Roarx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roarx. 100% of Roarx men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Roarx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Roarx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roarx 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 immigration records available for the last name Roarx. 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 7 military records available for the last name Roarx. For the veterans among your Roarx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roarx lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Roarx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Roarx in 1970 was 87, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roarx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roarx 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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