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Roarick Family History

Roarick 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: Rarick, Rearick, Rorick, Rodrick, Roderick, Arick, Orrick, Norrick

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Where is the Roarick family from?

You can see how Roarick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roarick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roarick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roarick families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roarick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roarick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roarick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roarick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roarick. 67% of Roarick men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Roarick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roarick 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Roarick. 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 87 military records available for the last name Roarick. For the veterans among your Roarick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roarick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roarick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roarick in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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