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Rout Name Meaning

English: variant of Routt . Indian (northern states): variant of Raut

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


Similar surnames: Root, Rock, Route, Roch, Trout, Routh, Mount, Rous, Rott, Tout

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Where is the Rout family from?

You can see how Rout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rout family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rout families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Rout families living in Alberta. This was about 34% of all the recorded Rout's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rout families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rout ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rout. 43% of Rout men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Journalier
    29%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Rout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rout 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rout. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Rout. For the veterans among your Rout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rout lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rout in 1951 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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