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Rouch Family History

Rouch Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rauch.

French (southern): regional variant of Rouge ‘red’.

English (of Norman origin): probably a variant of Roach.

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


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Where is the Rouch family from?

You can see how Rouch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Rouch families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rouch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rouch families in 1891.
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What did your Rouch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Watchman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rouch. 100% of Rouch men worked as a Watchman and 95% of Rouch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Watchman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Rouch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rouch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rouch. For the veterans among your Rouch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rouch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rouch in 1952 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouch 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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