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Rougeux Family History

Rougeux Surname Meaning

French: derivative of Rouge a nickname meaning ‘red’ or a habitational name from (Le) Rougeux

the name of several places mainly in the eastern part of France.

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


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Where is the Rougeux family from?

You can see how Rougeux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rougeux family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rougeux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rougeux family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rougeux's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rougeux families in 1871.
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What did your Rougeux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rougeux. 45% of Rougeux men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rougeux women worked as a 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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Rougeux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Rougeux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rougeux 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rougeux. 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 229 military records available for the last name Rougeux. For the veterans among your Rougeux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rougeux lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rougeux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rougeux in 1964 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rougeux 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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