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Rourse Family History

Rourse 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: Rouse, Nourse, Rourke, Rousse, Rose, House, Corse, Bourne, Brouse

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Where is the Rourse family from?

You can see how Rourse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rourse families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rourse families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rourse's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rourse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rourse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Rourse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourse 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rourse. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rourse. For the veterans among your Rourse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rourse lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rourse 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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