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Rouss Family History

Rouss 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: Ross, Russ, Reuss, Rouse, Rous, Rousso, Roush, Rousse, Roufs, Cross

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Where is the Rouss family from?

You can see how Rouss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rouss families living in Alberta. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rouss's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rouss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouss 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 Rouss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouss. 40% of Rouss men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rouss women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouss were Partner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Partner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Rouss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rouss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouss 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Rouss. 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 260 military records available for the last name Rouss. For the veterans among your Rouss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rouss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rouss in 1964 was 90, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rouss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouss 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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