Origins of the Rorks surname
About the Rorkses
We have a total of 80 records for people with the last name Rorks.
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Interesting facts about Rorks
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rorks surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
What are the most common Rorks first names?
Walter Scott
James
Ann
Bertha Violet
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Common jobs for Rorkses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rorkses in 1921
Dressmaker
2
Coal Miner's Wife
1
Drapery Sales Woman
1
Formerly Washerwoman
1
House Keeping For Above
1
Common male occupations for Rorkses in 1921
Shipyard Plater's Helper
2
Coal Miner
1
Coal Miner Hewer
1
Confectioner
1
Farm Servant Indoor
1
