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Rousso Family History

Rousso Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Greek Roussos.

Jewish (from southern Italy via the Ottoman Empire and Greece): altered form under French influence of Russo.

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


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Where is the Rousso family from?

You can see how Rousso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rousso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Rousso families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Rousso's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rousso families in 1880.
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What did your Rousso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rousso. 40% of Rousso men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rousso women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rousso were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Rousso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rousso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousso 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Rousso. 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 147 military records available for the last name Rousso. For the veterans among your Rousso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousso lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rousso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rousso in 1962 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousso 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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