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Rourick Family History

Rourick 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: Rorick, Rodrick, Durick, Roderick, Orrick, Rudick, Norrick, Rolnick

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Where is the Rourick family from?

You can see how Rourick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rourick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rourick family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rourick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rourick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rourick 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 Rourick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Rourick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourick 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rourick. 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 77 military records available for the last name Rourick. For the veterans among your Rourick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rourick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rourick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rourick in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rourick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rourick 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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