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Roseau Family History

Roseau 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: Rosenau, Rose, Rosa, Roseman, Rosman, Roser, Rosell, Rosen, Croteau

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Where is the Roseau family from?

You can see how Roseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roseau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Roseau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roseau family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roseau's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Roseau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roseau 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 Roseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roseau. 100% of Roseau men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

What Roseau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Roseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roseau 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Roseau. 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 19 military records available for the last name Roseau. For the veterans among your Roseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roseau lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Roseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Roseau in 1988 was 82, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roseau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roseau 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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