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Rorty Family History

Rorty 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: Roarty, Yorty, Mort, Port, Rout, Roth, Ort, North, Root, Fort

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Where is the Rorty family from?

You can see how Rorty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Rorty families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rorty's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rorty families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorty 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 167 census records available for the last name Rorty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorty 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Rorty. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rorty. For the veterans among your Rorty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Rorty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rorty in 1973 was 83, and 83 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorty 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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