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Rourker Family History

Rourker 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: Rourke, Roker, Rocker, Courser, Rucker, Rohrer, Rouzer, Corker

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Where is the Rourker family from?

You can see how Rourker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rourker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rourker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rourker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rourker 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 29 census records available for the last name Rourker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rourker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rourker. For the veterans among your Rourker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rourker lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rourker

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