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Rousan Family History

Rousan 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: Rusak, Cousin, Rosa, Roman, Ruan, Rosman, Susan, Roan, Younan, Roubal

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Where is the Rousan family from?

You can see how Rousan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rousan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rousan families living in Louisiana. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rousan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rousan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousan 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 Rousan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rousan. 100% of Rousan women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rousan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Rousan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rousan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rousan. For the veterans among your Rousan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rousan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rousan in 1967 was 40, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rousan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousan 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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