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Rorris Family History

Rorris 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: Morris, Norris, Orris, Corris, Borris, Dorris, Boris, Harris, Torres

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Where is the Rorris family from?

You can see how Rorris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rorris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Rorris families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rorris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rorris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorris 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 Rorris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorris. 25% of Rorris men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rorris women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rorris were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Rorris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Rorris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorris 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Rorris. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rorris. For the veterans among your Rorris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Rorris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rorris in 1962 was 74, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorris 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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