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Rousey Family History

Rousey Surname Meaning

Variant of Rowsey a surname of Walloon or perhaps French origin.

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


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Where is the Rousey family from?

You can see how Rousey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rousey families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rousey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rousey families in 1891.
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What did your Rousey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rousey. 24% of Rousey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rousey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rousey were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rousey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousey 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Rousey. 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 873 military records available for the last name Rousey. For the veterans among your Rousey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rousey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rousey in 1947 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousey 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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