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Rouse Family History
Rouse Genealogy & Family TreeRouse is an English name from Devon, England, where the family held a seat and were given the title of lords. It comes from the Old French le rous which means "redhead." The earliest known ancestor--Wilkin Rous--was recorded in 1225. Roots for the name can also be found in France. The family motto is Vescitur Christo which means "He feeds on Christ."
Other spellings include "Rous" and "Rowse." Notable people with the surname include American screenwriter Mike Rouse (Without a Paddle, Employee of the Month, Reno 911!), American Olympic athlete Jeff Rouse (swimming), and American football player Curtis Rouse (Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers). The first Rouse to come to America was Thomas Rouse in Virginia in 1638.
Rouse Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Henry Humphrey Throckmorton Rouse -- --, 1515 December 0, 1584
- Elizabeth Rouse -- --, 1410 December 0, 1470 England
- Joan Rouse -- --, 1302 January 21, 1407
- Baldwin Rouse -- --, 1350 December 0, 1370
- Roger Rouse -- --, 1237 August 31, 1294
Rouse Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Martha Rouse -- --, 1584 July 18, 1660 London
- Shimer Carl Rouse -- --, 1899 December 10, 1918 Texas
- Charles Veston Rouse -- --, 1885 November 10, 1965 Texas
- Martha Ann Rouse -- --, 1877 January 30, 1919 Missouri
- Stanley Mccort Rouse -- --, 1943 September 6, 2011 Virginia
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