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Roreson Family History

Roreson 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: Robeson, Sorenson, Rosson, Forson, Oveson, Okeson, Moreton, Rolfson

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Where is the Roreson family from?

You can see how Roreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roreson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Roreson families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1911 there was 1 Roreson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Roreson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Roreson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Roreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roreson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Roreson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Roreson. For the veterans among your Roreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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