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Rounsley Family History

Rounsley Surname Meaning

see Rawnsley.

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


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Where is the Rounsley family from?

You can see how Rounsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rounsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rounsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Rounsley families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rounsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rounsley families in 1911.
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What did your Rounsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rounsley. 29% of Rounsley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rounsley women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rounsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rounsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rounsley 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rounsley. 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 178 military records available for the last name Rounsley. For the veterans among your Rounsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rounsley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rounsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rounsley in 1962 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rounsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rounsley 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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