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Rougham Family History

Rougham Surname Meaning

From either of two places called Rougham (Norfolk Suffolk) both of which are recorded as Ruhham in the 11th century.

The place-names derive from Old English rūh ‘rough’ probably used as a noun meaning ‘rough ground’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rougham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rougham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rougham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Rougham families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rougham's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rougham families in 1911.
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There are 122 census records available for the last name Rougham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rougham 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rougham. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Rougham. For the veterans among your Rougham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Rougham life expectancy in 1984 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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