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Routson Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Rauenzahner (see Routzahn ).

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


Similar surnames: Houts, Roston, Coulson, Robeson, Fortson, Rolison, Poulson, Ronson

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Where is the Routson family from?

You can see how Routson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Routson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Routson families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Routson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Routson families in 1891.
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What did your Routson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Routson. 23% of Routson men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Routson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Routson were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Clerical
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Routson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routson 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Routson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 737 military records available for the last name Routson. For the veterans among your Routson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Routson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Routson in 1952 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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