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Roussett Family History

Roussett 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: Russett, Rossetto, Brossett, Mussett, Crossett, Rosett, Dossett

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Where is the Roussett family from?

You can see how Roussett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roussett families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Roussett families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roussett's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Roussett families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Roussett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussett 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Roussett. 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 61 military records available for the last name Roussett. For the veterans among your Roussett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Roussett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roussett in 1974 was 67, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roussett 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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