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Rou Family History

Rou Surname 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: You, Rout, Ou, Ros, Roy, Rau, Lou, Kou, Rod, Rog

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Where is the Rou family from?

You can see how Rou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rou family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rou families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rou's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rou families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rou. 32% of Rou men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rou women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rou 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Rou. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rou. For the veterans among your Rou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rou lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Rou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rou in 1965 was 57, and 97 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rou ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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