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Rousseau Family History

Rousseau Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: nickname for a red-haired man from a diminutive of Old French ro(u)s ‘red’ (see Roux and Leroux).

This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium in Haiti and in South Africa.

Compare Rosseau and Russeau.

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


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Where is the Rousseau family from?

You can see how Rousseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousseau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Rousseau families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rousseau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rousseau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousseau 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 Rousseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rousseau. 77% of Rousseau women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    24%

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Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Rousseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousseau 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Rousseau. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Rousseau. For the veterans among your Rousseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousseau lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rousseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rousseau in 1943 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousseau 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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