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Rousie Family History

Rousie Surname 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: Rouse, Rosie, Rousse, Rossie, Rose, House, Cousin, Brouse, Rosi

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Where is the Rousie family from?

You can see how Rousie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rousie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rousie families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rousie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rousie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Rousie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousie 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rousie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Rousie. For the veterans among your Rousie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousie lifespan?

Average Rousie life expectancy in 1971 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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