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Rousett Family History

Rousett 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: Rosett, Rowett, Russett, Roseth, Hogsett, Dorsett, Roulette, Rousey

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Where is the Rousett family from?

You can see how Rousett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rousett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rousett families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rousett's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rousett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Rousett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rousett. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rousett. For the veterans among your Rousett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Rousett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rousett in 1977 was 58, and 61 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rousett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousett 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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