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Rouster Family History

Rouster 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: Roster, Royster, Rouser, Oster, Bruster, Forster, Koster, Reuter

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Where is the Rouster family from?

You can see how Rouster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouster family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rouster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 11 Rouster families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rouster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rouster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rouster ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Rouster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouster 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rouster. 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 95 military records available for the last name Rouster. For the veterans among your Rouster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rouster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rouster in 1968 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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