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Rougeot Family History

Rougeot 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: Gougeon, Rought, Rougeau, Douget, Rougeux, Rout, Root, Rowett

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Where is the Rougeot family from?

You can see how Rougeot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rougeot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rougeot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Rougeot families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rougeot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rougeot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rougeot 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 Rougeot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rougeot. 50% of Rougeot men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Rougeot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Rougeot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rougeot 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rougeot. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rougeot. For the veterans among your Rougeot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rougeot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Rougeot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rougeot in 1963 was 68, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rougeot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rougeot 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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