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Roussey Family History

Roussey Surname Meaning

French:: habitational name from (Le) Roussey the name of several places in the eastern part of France. regional variant of Rousset.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roussey family from?

You can see how Roussey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roussey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Roussey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roussey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roussey families in 1911.
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What did your Roussey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roussey. 27% of Roussey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Roussey women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roussey were Electric Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Electric Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Roussey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roussey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussey 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Roussey. 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 329 military records available for the last name Roussey. For the veterans among your Roussey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roussey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roussey in 1963 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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