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Rousset Family History

Rousset Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Roux.

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


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Where is the Rousset family from?

You can see how Rousset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rousset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Rousset families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rousset's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rousset families in 1891.
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What did your Rousset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rousset. 100% of Rousset 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rousset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousset 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 985 immigration records available for the last name Rousset. 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 337 military records available for the last name Rousset. For the veterans among your Rousset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousset lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rousset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rousset in 1962 was 59, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rousset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousset 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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