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Rouscher Family History

Rouscher 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: Reuscher, Rauscher, Roscher, Ruscher, Poucher, Rusher, Boucher

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Where is the Rouscher family from?

You can see how Rouscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouscher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rouscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rouscher families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rouscher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rouscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rouscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouscher. 50% of Rouscher men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rouscher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouscher were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Rouscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Rouscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouscher 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rouscher. 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 81 military records available for the last name Rouscher. For the veterans among your Rouscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouscher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rouscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rouscher in 1967 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rouscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouscher 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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