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Rousch Family History

Rousch Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rausch. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Rousch family from?

You can see how Rousch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rousch family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rousch's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rousch families in 1891.
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What did your Rousch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rousch. 16% of Rousch men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Rousch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rousch were Clerk and Manager.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

What Rousch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rousch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousch 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Rousch. 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 410 military records available for the last name Rousch. For the veterans among your Rousch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rousch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rousch in 1959 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousch 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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