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Rousley Family History

Rousley 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: Ousley, Rousey, Housley, Sousley, Roussey, Tousley, Mousley, Worsley

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Where is the Rousley family from?

You can see how Rousley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rousley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Rousley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rousley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rousley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rousley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rousley. 100% of Rousley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rousley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Rousley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousley 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rousley. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rousley. For the veterans among your Rousley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousley lifespan?

Average Rousley life expectancy in 1989 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rousley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousley 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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