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Roussall Family History

Roussall 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: Roussell, Russell, Rossell, Roussel, Rousselle, Trussell, Voshall

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Where is the Roussall family from?

You can see how Roussall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roussall families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Roussall's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Roussall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussall 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 Roussall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Roussall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roussall. 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 2 military records available for the last name Roussall. For the veterans among your Roussall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roussall

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