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Rousselin Family History

Rousselin 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: Gosselin, Roussel, Rousselle, Roussin, Roussell, Russell, Roessel

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Where is the Rousselin family from?

You can see how Rousselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousselin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Rousselin families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rousselin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rousselin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Rousselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousselin 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Rousselin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rousselin. For the veterans among your Rousselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousselin lifespan?

Average Rousselin life expectancy in 1995 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousselin 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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