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Rougas Family History

Rougas 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: Tougas, Douglas, Bouras, Roubal, Rodas, Rosas, Rozas, Regas, Rough

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Where is the Rougas family from?

You can see how Rougas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rougas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rougas families living in Rhode Island. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rougas's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Rougas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rougas 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 Rougas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coincrgariete Machine Operator and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rougas. 100% of Rougas men worked as a Coincrgariete Machine Operator and 100% of Rougas women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Coincrgariete Machine Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rougas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Rougas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rougas 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Rougas. 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 129 military records available for the last name Rougas. For the veterans among your Rougas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rougas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rougas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rougas in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rougas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rougas 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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