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Roussan Family History

Roussan 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: Roussin, Rosman, Russman, Rosson, Bussan, Russian, Pousson, Rossin

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Where is the Roussan family from?

You can see how Roussan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roussan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Roussan families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roussan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roussan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussan 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 Roussan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roussan. 50% of Roussan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Roussan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Roussan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussan 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Roussan. 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 57 military records available for the last name Roussan. For the veterans among your Roussan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roussan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Roussan in 1962 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roussan 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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