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Roun Family History

Roun 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: Rout, Roan, Roen, Rohn, Ron, Roup, Raun, Round, Rous, Roux

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Where is the Roun family from?

You can see how Roun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roun family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roun's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Roun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roun 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 Roun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roun. 32% of Roun men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Roun women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roun were Truck Driver 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roun 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Roun. 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 757 military records available for the last name Roun. For the veterans among your Roun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roun in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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