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Rorah Family History

Rorah 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: Lorah, Sorah, Borah, Mora, Roth, Rosa, North, Arora, Roch, Sarah

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Where is the Rorah family from?

You can see how Rorah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rorah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Rorah families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rorah's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rorah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rorah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorah. 38% of Rorah men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rorah women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Rorah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Rorah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorah 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rorah. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rorah. For the veterans among your Rorah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorah lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rorah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rorah in 1971 was 72, and 61 in 2002.

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