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Roussé Family History

Roussé 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: Rousso, Rousse, Ross, Russ, Russi, Reuss, Rousey, Rosso, Rouse, Russo

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Where is the Roussé family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussé surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roussé ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roussé. 28% of Roussé men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Roussé women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roussé were Fisherman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Fisherman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Roussé family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roussé. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussé 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roussé. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roussé. For the veterans among your Roussé ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussé lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roussé

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