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Rouske Family History

Rouske 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: Roske, Rouse, Roeske, Rourke, Rousse, Rose, House, Brouse, Royse

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Where is the Rouske family from?

You can see how Rouske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rouske families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rouske's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rouske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouske 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 Rouske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouske. 34% of Rouske men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Rouske women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouske were Salesman and Telephone 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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%

What Rouske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Rouske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouske 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Rouske. 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 75 military records available for the last name Rouske. For the veterans among your Rouske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouske lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rouske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rouske in 1968 was 72, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rouske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouske 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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