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Rous Name Meaning

French (southern): variant of Roux . German: variant of Raus . English (Suffolk): variant of Rouse . Czech: nickname from rous ‘long tousled hair’. Czech: variant of Rus 2 ‘blond’. Slovenian: variant of Ros 6 ‘russet’.7: Cambodian: written រស់ same as Ros 8.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rouse, Rout, Ross, Roush, Roup, Royse, Ros, Cross, Rock, Roux

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Where is the Rous family from?

You can see how Rous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rous families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Rous families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rous's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rous families in 1911.
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What did your Rous ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rous. 59% of Rous 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Lumberman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rous. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rous. For the veterans among your Rous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rous lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rous in 1947 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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