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Rorek Family History

Rorek 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: Rozek, Borek, Rojek, Rolek, Lorek, Rork, Rorex, Rorer, Borel, Turek

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Where is the Rorek family from?

You can see how Rorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorek families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Rorek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rorek families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Rorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rorek. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rorek. For the veterans among your Rorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorek lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Rorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rorek in 1980 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorek 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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