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Rorer Family History

Rorer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Swiss German Rohrer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rorer family from?

You can see how Rorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Rorer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rorer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rorer families in 1840.
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What did your Rorer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorer. 32% of Rorer men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Rorer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rorer were Coal Loader and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Coal Loader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Rorer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorer 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Rorer. 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 852 military records available for the last name Rorer. For the veterans among your Rorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rorer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rorer in 1955 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorer 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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