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Rougie Family History

Rougie 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: Roggie, Bougie, Bogie, Forgie, Rogge, Rough, Rogne, Ruge, Bouie

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Where is the Rougie family from?

You can see how Rougie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rougie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rougie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rougie families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rougie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rougie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rougie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Rougie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rougie 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rougie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rougie. For the veterans among your Rougie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rougie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Rougie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rougie in 1988 was 80, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rougie 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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