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Roerink Family History

Roerink Name 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: Roering, Roderick, Doering, Ruesink, Koering, Herink, Goering

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Where is the Roerink family from?

You can see how Roerink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roerink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roerink family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Roerink's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Roerink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roerink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roerink ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Roerink ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Roerink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roerink 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Roerink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Roerink. For the veterans among your Roerink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roerink lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Roerink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Roerink in 1969 was 69, and 80 in 1999.

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