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Rought Family History

Rought Surname Meaning

English: variant of Routt. Americanized form of German Rucht (see Ruchti).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rought family from?

You can see how Rought families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rought family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rought families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Rought families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rought's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rought families in 1911.
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What did your Rought ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rought. 38% of Rought men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Rought women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rought were New Worker and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rought. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rought 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Rought. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rought. For the veterans among your Rought ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rought lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rought life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rought in 1954 was 55, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rought 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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