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 Rouat family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rouat Family History

Rouat 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: Rout, Roat, Routt, Donat, Rosa, Root, Rota, Court, Roman, Rua

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rouat family from?

You can see how Rouat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouat family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Rouat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Rouat families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rouat's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rouat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rouat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Rouat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rouat

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rouat. 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 Rouat immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rouat. For the veterans among your Rouat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rouat military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rouat family history

Discover More

What is the average Rouat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouat 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rouat

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rouat family tree

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