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Routsong Family History

Routsong 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: Routson, Routon, Bouton, Courson, Rowton, Rosson, Rosing, Roston

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Where is the Routsong family from?

You can see how Routsong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routsong family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Routsong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Routsong families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Routsong's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Routsong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routsong 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 Routsong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Routsong. 20% of Routsong men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Routsong women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Routsong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Routsong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routsong 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Routsong. 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 150 military records available for the last name Routsong. For the veterans among your Routsong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routsong lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Routsong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Routsong in 1955 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Routsong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routsong 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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