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Roush Name Meaning

Altered form of German Rausch .

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


Similar surnames: Rous, Rouse, Housh, Rouch, Rosh, Rash, Royse, Resh, Lush, Crush

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Where is the Roush family from?

You can see how Roush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Roush families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Roush's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roush families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roush. 20% of Roush men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Roush women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roush were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Roush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roush 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roush. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Roush. For the veterans among your Roush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roush lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Roush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1947. The average life expectancy for Roush in 1941 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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