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Rourks Family History

Rourks 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: Rourk, Rourke, Ours, Bouras, Rocks, Kouris, Bourns, Roers, Sours

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Where is the Rourks family from?

You can see how Rourks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rourks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rourks family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Rourks's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Rourks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rourks 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 89 census records available for the last name Rourks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourks 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rourks. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rourks. For the veterans among your Rourks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rourks lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Rourks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rourks in 1976 was 71, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rourks 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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