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Rougeau Family History

Rougeau Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Rouge.

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


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Where is the Rougeau family from?

You can see how Rougeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rougeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rougeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rougeau family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rougeau's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rougeau families in 1891.
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What did your Rougeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rougeau. 33% of Rougeau men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Rougeau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rougeau were Farming and Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Weaver
    25%

What Rougeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rougeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rougeau 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Rougeau. 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 609 military records available for the last name Rougeau. For the veterans among your Rougeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rougeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rougeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rougeau in 1963 was 64, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rougeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rougeau 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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