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Rousher Family History

Rousher 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: Rusher, Rouser, Usher, Risher, Roser, Reusser, Dougher, Rother

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Where is the Rousher family from?

You can see how Rousher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rousher families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rousher's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rousher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousher 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 Rousher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rousher. 56% of Rousher men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Rousher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Rousher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousher 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rousher. 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 97 military records available for the last name Rousher. For the veterans among your Rousher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rousher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rousher in 1964 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rousher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousher 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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