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Roughead Family History

Roughead Surname Meaning

From Middle English and Older Scots rugh(e), ruf(e), ro(u)gh(e), ru(we), rowe meaning ‘rough hairy’ + heved, hed meaning ‘head’.

This terminology describes someone with shaggy or unkempt hair.

The evolution of these words reflects the linguistic changes over time in the English and Scots languages.

The blending of these terms illustrates how descriptive language can influence identity.

Ultimately, it showcases the intersection of language and cultural expression through physical appearance.

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


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Where is the Roughead family from?

You can see how Roughead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roughead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roughead families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Roughead family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Roughead's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Roughead families in 1911.
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What did your Roughead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roughead. 34% of Roughead men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Roughead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Coal Filler Heavy Work Below
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roughead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roughead 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Roughead. 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 64 military records available for the last name Roughead. For the veterans among your Roughead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roughead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Roughead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roughead in 1963 was 90, and 90 in 2001.

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