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Rouda Family History

Rouda 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: Roda, Ronda, Ruda, Rodda, Boda, Rode, Rout, Rada, Buda, Rosa

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Where is the Rouda family from?

You can see how Rouda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rouda families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rouda's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rouda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouda 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 Rouda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouda. 50% of Rouda men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Rouda women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rouda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Rouda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouda 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Rouda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Rouda. For the veterans among your Rouda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouda lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rouda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rouda in 1960 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rouda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouda 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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