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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
- Harvey J Rouse -- --, 1835 December 0, 1888 Ohio
- Esther Lillian Rouse -- --, 1904 February 13, 1985 Kentucky
- Daniel Elliot Rouse -- --, 1834 July 12, 1912 Michigan
- William Nicholas Rouse -- --, 1853 April 29, 1914 Missouri
- Colvin German Rouse -- --, 1914 April 17, 1995 Washington
Rouse Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Agnes Rouse -- --, 1575 December 0, 1620
- Zetta Izora Rouse -- --, 1908 May 31, 1998 Missouri
- Lucy Ardell Rouse -- --, 1845 December 30, 1915
- William Rouse April 3, 1781
- Nancy Emily Rouse -- --, 1827 December 0, 1908 Georgia
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