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Rorebeck Family History

Rorebeck 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, Roebuck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Hornbeck, Rohrbeck

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Where is the Rorebeck family from?

You can see how Rorebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorebeck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorebeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rorebeck family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorebeck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rorebeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorebeck 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 Rorebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorebeck. 34% of Rorebeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rorebeck women worked as a House Work.

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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
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Rorebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Rorebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorebeck 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rorebeck. 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 148 military records available for the last name Rorebeck. For the veterans among your Rorebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorebeck lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Rorebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rorebeck in 1948 was 41, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorebeck 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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