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Roussy Family History

Roussy 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: Rousey, Rousso, Rossy, Roussey, Rousse, Ross, Russ, Russi, Reuss

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Where is the Roussy family from?

You can see how Roussy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Roussy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 60 Roussy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roussy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roussy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussy 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 Roussy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roussy. 48% of Roussy men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    48%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    8%

What Roussy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Roussy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussy 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Roussy. 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 64 military records available for the last name Roussy. For the veterans among your Roussy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Roussy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roussy in 1955 was 32, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roussy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roussy 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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