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Rorabach Family History

Rorabach 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: Roraback, Orbach, Rohrbach, Rossbach, Rombach, Rorabaugh, Roach

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Where is the Rorabach family from?

You can see how Rorabach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorabach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rorabach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Rorabach families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Rorabach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rorabach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Rorabach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorabach 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rorabach. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rorabach. For the veterans among your Rorabach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorabach lifespan?

Average Rorabach life expectancy in 1962 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorabach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorabach 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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