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Rousselle Family History

Rousselle Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Roussel and a variant of Rosselle; in North America it is (also) an altered form of the former

(compare Roussell).

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


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Where is the Rousselle family from?

You can see how Rousselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousselle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousselle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rousselle family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rousselle's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rousselle families in 1891.
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What did your Rousselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Doffer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rousselle. 40% of Rousselle men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rousselle women worked as a Doffer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rousselle were Picker Tender and Nurse.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Repairer
    7%
  • Picker Tender
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Doffer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rousselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousselle 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Rousselle. 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 461 military records available for the last name Rousselle. For the veterans among your Rousselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousselle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rousselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rousselle in 1952 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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