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Roaus Family History

Roaus 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: Rous, Rogus, Raus, Roads, Ross, Ras, Rout, Roos, Rodes, Roach

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Where is the Roaus family from?

You can see how Roaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roaus family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Roaus's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Roaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roaus 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 35 census records available for the last name Roaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roaus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Roaus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Roaus. For the veterans among your Roaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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