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Rousell Family History

Rousell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Roussell.

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


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Where is the Rousell family from?

You can see how Rousell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rousell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Rousell families living in Somerset. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rousell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rousell families in 1891.
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What did your Rousell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rousell. 46% of Rousell men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Rousell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rousell were Assisting Father and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    46%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Assisting Father
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Rousell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rousell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousell 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Rousell. 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 539 military records available for the last name Rousell. For the veterans among your Rousell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rousell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rousell in 1966 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousell 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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