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Rounsavell Family History

Rounsavell 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: Rounsavall, Rounsaville, Hounshell, Rounsville, Counsell, Hounsell

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Where is the Rounsavell family from?

You can see how Rounsavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rounsavell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rounsavell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Rounsavell families living in Cornwall. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rounsavell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rounsavell families in 1891.
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What did your Rounsavell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rounsavell. 100% of Rounsavell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Rounsavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rounsavell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rounsavell. 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 68 military records available for the last name Rounsavell. For the veterans among your Rounsavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rounsavell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rounsavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rounsavell in 1964 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rounsavell 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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