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Rourch Family History

Rourch 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: Rouch, Roch, Roach, Rodich, Crouch, Horch, Rozich, Couch, Rauch, Urch

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Where is the Rourch family from?

You can see how Rourch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rourch families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rourch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rourch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rourch 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 34 census records available for the last name Rourch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rourch. 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 Rourch. For the veterans among your Rourch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rourch

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