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Rout Family History

Rout Surname Meaning

English: variant of Routt. Indian (northern states): variant of Raut

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


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Where is the Rout family from?

You can see how Rout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rout family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rout families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 144 Rout families living in Norfolk. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rout's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rout families in 1891.
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What did your Rout ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rout. 12% of Rout men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 82% of Rout women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rout were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer Heavy Worker
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Rout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rout 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rout. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rout. For the veterans among your Rout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rout lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rout in 1951 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rout 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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