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Rounsevell Family History

Rounsevell Surname Meaning

see Rounsefell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rounsevell family from?

You can see how Rounsevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rounsevell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rounsevell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rounsevell families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rounsevell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rounsevell families in 1880.
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What did your Rounsevell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rounsevell. 78% of Rounsevell men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Rounsevell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rounsevell were Dairy Farmer and Wife.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Dairy Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Wife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Rounsevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rounsevell 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rounsevell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rounsevell. For the veterans among your Rounsevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rounsevell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rounsevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rounsevell in 1968 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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