Rousse Family History

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Rousse Name Meaning

French: feminine form of Roux.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Louise, Rous, Bosse, Roussel, Rossa, Roussey, Rousso, Rousey, Fosse

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Rousse Family Origin

Where is the Rousse family from?

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You can see how Rousse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousse families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rousse families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rousse's in the UK. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rousse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rousse Family Occupations

What did your Rousse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Theological Student and Cake Shop Proprietes were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Rousse. 50% of Rousse women worked as a Cake Shop Proprietes

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Theological Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Cake Shop Proprietes
    50%
  • Shop Assistant
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rousse Historical Records

What Rousse family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rousse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 733 immigration records available for the last name Rousse. 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 Card

There are 658 military records available for the last name Rousse. For the veterans among your Rousse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rousse Life Expectancy

What is the average Rousse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rousse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rousse in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rousse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousse 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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