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Rork Name Meaning

Irish: shortened and altered form of O'Rourke .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rorke, Rourk, Roark, Rook, York, Fork, Ronk, Bork, Reek, Corn

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Where is the Rork family from?

You can see how Rork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rork family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rork families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Rork families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rork's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rork families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rork surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rork ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rork. 30% of Rork men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Rork women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rork were Salesman and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rork 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Rork. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rork. For the veterans among your Rork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rork lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rork in 1945 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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