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Rouie Family History

Rouie 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: Bouie, Rouse, Louie, Route, Rorie, Rodie, Rosie, Roupe, Robie, Rose

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Where is the Rouie family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Rouie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rouie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rouie. For the veterans among your Rouie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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