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Rousar Family History

Rousar 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: Rosar, Cousar, Rouser, Rusak, Rosa, Kosar, Roser, Roubal, Rosas

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Where is the Rousar family from?

You can see how Rousar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rousar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rousar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rousar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rousar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousar 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 Rousar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rousar. 100% of Rousar men worked as a Hand.

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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

  • Hand
    100%

What Rousar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Rousar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousar 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rousar. 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 342 military records available for the last name Rousar. For the veterans among your Rousar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rousar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rousar in 1962 was 57, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousar 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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