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Roushe Family History

Roushe 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: Rouse, Roush, Rousse, Rose, House, Rush, Brouse, Roche, Rosh, Royse

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Where is the Roushe family from?

You can see how Roushe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roushe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roushe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Roushe family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roushe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roushe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roushe 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 Roushe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roushe. 100% of Roushe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Roushe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Roushe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roushe 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Roushe. 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 30 military records available for the last name Roushe. For the veterans among your Roushe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roushe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Roushe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Roushe in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roushe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roushe 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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