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Roussin Family History

Roussin Surname Meaning

French and Breton: nickname for a red-haired man from a diminutive of Old French ro(u)s ‘red’.

(see Roux and Leroux).

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


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Where is the Roussin family from?

You can see how Roussin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roussin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 171 Roussin families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Roussin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roussin families in 1911.
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What did your Roussin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Roussin. 38% of Roussin men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Roussin women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roussin were Labourer and Laundry Cook.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Laundry Cook
    50%

What Roussin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Roussin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussin 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Roussin. 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 527 military records available for the last name Roussin. For the veterans among your Roussin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roussin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roussin in 1962 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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