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Rouk Family History

Rouk Name 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: Rock, Rout, Rook, Roup, Ronk, Rous, Roux, Louk, Houk, Ouk

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Where is the Rouk family from?

You can see how Rouk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rouk families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rouk's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rouk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rouk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouk. 34% of Rouk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rouk women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rouk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouk 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Rouk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Rouk. For the veterans among your Rouk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Rouk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rouk in 1972 was 76, and 79 in 1997.

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