This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rouan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rouan Family History

Rouan 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: Roman, Ruan, Roan, Rohan, Rotan, Rowan, Ronan, Rogan, Rolan, Guan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rouan family from?

You can see how Rouan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Rouan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rouan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rouan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1881
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rouan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouan. 34% of Rouan men worked as an Owner and 100% of Rouan women worked as a Saleswoman.

View Census Data for Rouan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Rouan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Rouan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rouan

Passenger Lists

There are 192 immigration records available for the last name Rouan. 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.

View all Rouan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Rouan. For the veterans among your Rouan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rouan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rouan family history

Discover More

What is the average Rouan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rouan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rouan in 1966 was 89, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rouan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rouan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial