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Rouder Family History

Rouder 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: Roder, Ruder, Roeder, Rouzer, Souder, Louder, Rouser, Rode, Holder

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Where is the Rouder family from?

You can see how Rouder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rouder families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rouder family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rouder's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rouder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouder 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 244 census records available for the last name Rouder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouder 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rouder. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rouder. For the veterans among your Rouder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouder lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rouder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rouder in 1967 was 85, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouder 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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