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Rouseau Family History

Rouseau 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: Rouleau, Rougeau, Rousseau, Goudeau, Rousey, Mousseau, Rouse, Rosenau

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Where is the Rouseau family from?

You can see how Rouseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 133 Rouseau families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rouseau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rouseau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouseau 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 Rouseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rouseau. 59% of Rouseau men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Rouseau women worked as a Mnagre.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    59%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Cultiv
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    100%

What Rouseau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rouseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouseau 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rouseau. 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 167 military records available for the last name Rouseau. For the veterans among your Rouseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouseau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rouseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rouseau in 1967 was 86, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rouseau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouseau 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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