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Rousseu Family History

Rousseu 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: Rousseau, Roussel, Roussey, Rousse, Reusser, Roessel, Youssef, Rousey

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Where is the Rousseu family from?

You can see how Rousseu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousseu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rousseu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Rousseu families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rousseu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rousseu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousseu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rousseu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Rousseu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousseu 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rousseu. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rousseu. For the veterans among your Rousseu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousseu lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Rousseu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rousseu in 1977 was 40, and 20 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousseu 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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