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Rorapaugh Family History

Rorapaugh 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: Rorabaugh, Rodabaugh, Farabaugh, Radabaugh, Orebaugh, Rohrbaugh

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Where is the Rorapaugh family from?

You can see how Rorapaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorapaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorapaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rorapaugh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorapaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rorapaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorapaugh 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 Rorapaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rorapaugh. 100% of Rorapaugh 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rorapaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Rorapaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorapaugh 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rorapaugh. 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 65 military records available for the last name Rorapaugh. For the veterans among your Rorapaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorapaugh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Rorapaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rorapaugh in 1953 was 53, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorapaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorapaugh 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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