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Rorley Family History

Rorley 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: Morley, Worley, Corley, Rowley, Gorley, Roley, Rolley, Robley, Pooley

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Where is the Rorley family from?

You can see how Rorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rorley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rorley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorley 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 67 census records available for the last name Rorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rorley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rorley. For the veterans among your Rorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorley

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