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Rouney Family History

Rouney 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: Rodney, Rousey, Rooney, Romney, Roundy, Roney, Torney, Dolney, Radney

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Where is the Rouney family from?

You can see how Rouney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rouney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rouney families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rouney's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rouney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Rouney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouney 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rouney. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rouney. For the veterans among your Rouney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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