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Rousome Family History

Rousome 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: Rouse, Rousse, Ransome, Roome, Rose, House, Brouse, Coulombe, Newsome

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Where is the Rousome family from?

You can see how Rousome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousome family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Rousome families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rousome's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rousome families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousome 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 34 census records available for the last name Rousome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousome 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rousome. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rousome. For the veterans among your Rousome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousome lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Rousome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rousome in 1974 was 81, and 88 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousome 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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