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Roussie Family History

Roussie 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: Rousse, Roussin, Rossie, Russi, Rossin, Rouse, Rosse, Rossi, Rossier

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Where is the Roussie family from?

You can see how Roussie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roussie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Roussie families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Roussie's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Roussie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussie 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 Roussie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Roussie. 50% of Roussie men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Roussie women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

What Roussie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Roussie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussie 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Roussie. 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 139 military records available for the last name Roussie. For the veterans among your Roussie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Roussie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Roussie in 1967 was 66, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roussie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roussie 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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