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Rorman Family History

Rorman 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: Norman, Gorman, Forman, Roman, Dorman, Rosman, Orman, Rozman, Lorman

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Where is the Rorman family from?

You can see how Rorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rorman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rorman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorman 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 Rorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorman. 100% of Rorman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rorman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rorman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Rorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Rorman. 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 127 military records available for the last name Rorman. For the veterans among your Rorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rorman in 1962 was 58, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorman 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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