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Rourk Family History

Rourk Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of O'Rourke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rourk family from?

You can see how Rourk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rourk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Rourk families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rourk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rourk families in 1911.
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What did your Rourk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rourk. 100% of Rourk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rourk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rourk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rourk. For the veterans among your Rourk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rourk lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rourk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rourk in 1954 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rourk 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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