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Rousse Family History

Rousse Surname Meaning

French:: feminine form of Roux. habitational name from Rousse the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Rousse family from?

You can see how Rousse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rousse families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rousse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rousse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousse 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 Rousse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rousse. 28% of Rousse men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rousse women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rousse 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 Rousse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rousse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousse 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Rousse. 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 658 military records available for the last name Rousse. For the veterans among your Rousse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rousse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rousse in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rousse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousse 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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