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Rouaghan Family History

Rouaghan 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: Monaghan, Boughan, Conaghan, Roughton, Jonathan, Monahan, Rohan

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Where is the Rouaghan family from?

You can see how Rouaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rouaghan families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rouaghan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rouaghan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rouaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Rouaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouaghan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rouaghan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rouaghan. For the veterans among your Rouaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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