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Rorabeck Family History

Rorabeck 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, Robeck, Norbeck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Hornbeck, Rohrbeck

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Where is the Rorabeck family from?

You can see how Rorabeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorabeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorabeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Rorabeck families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rorabeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rorabeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorabeck 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 Rorabeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rorabeck. 56% of Rorabeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Merchant
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rorabeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorabeck 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Rorabeck. 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 144 military records available for the last name Rorabeck. For the veterans among your Rorabeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorabeck lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rorabeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rorabeck in 1958 was 35, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorabeck 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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