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Rorbeck Family History

Rorbeck 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: Robeck, Norbeck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Rohrbeck, Vorbeck, Brobeck

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Where is the Rorbeck family from?

You can see how Rorbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rorbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rorbeck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rorbeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rorbeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Rorbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorbeck 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rorbeck. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rorbeck. For the veterans among your Rorbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorbeck lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Rorbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rorbeck in 1973 was 89, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorbeck 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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