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Roushey Family History

Roushey 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: Rousey, Roussey, Bushey, Ousley, Rusher, Rossey, Housley, Rouse

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Where is the Roushey family from?

You can see how Roushey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roushey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Roushey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Roushey families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Roushey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roushey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roushey 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 Roushey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Cutter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roushey. 34% of Roushey men worked as a Stone Cutter and 100% of Roushey women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Stone Cutter
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Roushey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Roushey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roushey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Roushey. 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 84 military records available for the last name Roushey. For the veterans among your Roushey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roushey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roushey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roushey in 1964 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roushey 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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