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Rouzer Family History

Rouzer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rauser.

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


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Where is the Rouzer family from?

You can see how Rouzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rouzer families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rouzer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rouzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouzer 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 Rouzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouzer. 28% of Rouzer men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Rouzer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouzer were Cleaning (dray) Route and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Cleaning (dray) Route
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Rouzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rouzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouzer 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Rouzer. 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 716 military records available for the last name Rouzer. For the veterans among your Rouzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rouzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rouzer in 1962 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouzer 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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