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Rogus Family History

Rogus Name Meaning

Polish (also Roguś): unexplained. In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Rogusz.

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


Similar surnames: Bogus, Rous, Vogus, Ramus, Rokos, Riggs, Rocks, Rodis, Voges, Redus

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Where is the Rogus family from?

You can see how Rogus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rogus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Rogus families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rogus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rogus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rogus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rogus. 100% of Rogus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rogus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogus 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 Rogus. 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 721 military records available for the last name Rogus. For the veterans among your Rogus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogus lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rogus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rogus in 1949 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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