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Rorrison Family History

Rorrison Surname Meaning

see Rorison.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rorrison family from?

You can see how Rorrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rorrison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Rorrison families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorrison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rorrison families in 1911.
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What did your Rorrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rorrison. 100% of Rorrison men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Rorrison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rorrison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rorrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorrison 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Rorrison. 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 137 military records available for the last name Rorrison. For the veterans among your Rorrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorrison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rorrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rorrison in 1968 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorrison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorrison 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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