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Roussil Family History

Roussil 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: Roussel, Roussin, Russi, Roessel, Rossin, Rossel, Rossi, Roussos

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Where is the Roussil family from?

You can see how Roussil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roussil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Roussil families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roussil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roussil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussil 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 Roussil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Revenue was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roussil. 100% of Roussil women worked as a Revenue.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    100%

What Roussil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Roussil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussil 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Roussil. 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 23 military records available for the last name Roussil. For the veterans among your Roussil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussil lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Roussil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roussil in 1983 was 77, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roussil 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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