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Roud Family History

Roud Surname Meaning

Either from Rowde (Wilts) pronounced like road and recorded as Rode in 1086 or more likely from Roud (IoW) pronounced like proud and recorded as Rode in 1086, Rud in 1248, Roude in 1287–90, and Rowde in 1428.

The place-names derive from Old English hrēod ‘reed-bed’.

Compare Road, Rude, Trodd, and Trude.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roud family from?

You can see how Roud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Roud families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Roud's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Roud families in 1891.
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What did your Roud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roud. 100% of Roud men worked as a Lorry Driver and 78% of Roud 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

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Munition Worker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roud 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Roud. 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 Roud. For the veterans among your Roud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roud lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Roud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Roud in 1968 was 81, and 74 in 2001.

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