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Rouner Family History

Rouner 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: Rohner, Rosner, Rauner, Rouzer, Rovner, Rozner, Rouser, Rover, Horner

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Where is the Rouner family from?

You can see how Rouner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Rouner families living in Manitoba. This was about 84% of all the recorded Rouner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rouner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rouner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouner. 47% of Rouner men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rouner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouner were Farming and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Contractor
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Rouner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rouner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouner 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Rouner. 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 186 military records available for the last name Rouner. For the veterans among your Rouner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rouner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rouner in 1958 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouner 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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