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Rosseau Name Meaning

French (mainly Nord): variant of Rousseau and in North America also an altered form of this. This surname is very rare in France. It is also found in Belgium (mainly Flanders).

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


Similar surnames: Brosseau, Rousseau, Russeau, Boisseau, Mousseau, Rossey, Rossell

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Where is the Rosseau family from?

You can see how Rosseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosseau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosseau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Rosseau families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rosseau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosseau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosseau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rosseau. 48% of Rosseau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rosseau women worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Blacksmith
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosseau 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Rosseau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 517 military records available for the last name Rosseau. For the veterans among your Rosseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosseau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rosseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rosseau in 1965 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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