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Rousse Name Meaning

French:: feminine form of Roux . habitational name from Rousse the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


Similar surnames: Louise, Rous, Bosse, Roussel, Rossa, Roussey, Rousso, Rousey, Fosse

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Where is the Rousse family from?

You can see how Rousse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 71 Rousse families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Rousse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rousse families in 1911.
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What did your Rousse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rousse. 40% of Rousse men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Rousse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rousse were Labourer and Couturire. .

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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

  • Journalier
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Couturire
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rousse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousse 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Rousse. 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 658 military records available for the last name Rousse. For the veterans among your Rousse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rousse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rousse in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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