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Roue Family History

Roue Surname Meaning

see Row.

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


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Where is the Roue family from?

You can see how Roue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roue family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Roue family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Roue's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Roue families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roue ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roue. 75% of Roue 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roue 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Roue. 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 854 military records available for the last name Roue. For the veterans among your Roue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roue lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Roue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roue in 1996 was 55, and 83 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roue 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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