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Rougier Family History

Rougier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Roger.

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


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Where is the Rougier family from?

You can see how Rougier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rougier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rougier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Rougier families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rougier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rougier families in 1911.
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What did your Rougier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rougier. 58% of Rougier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rougier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rougier were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Rougier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rougier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rougier 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Rougier. 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 158 military records available for the last name Rougier. For the veterans among your Rougier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rougier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rougier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rougier in 1960 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rougier 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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