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Rory Family History

Rory Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Ruaidhrí see McGrory.

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


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Where is the Rory family from?

You can see how Rory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rory family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 38 Rory families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rory's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rory families in 1911.
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What did your Rory ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tudiant and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rory. 100% of Rory men worked as a Tudiant and 100% of Rory women worked as a Servante.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rory 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Rory. 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 758 military records available for the last name Rory. For the veterans among your Rory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rory lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Rory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rory in 1970 was 32, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rory 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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