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Roussos Name Meaning

Greek: nickname for a red-haired or blond person from Greek roussos ‘red’ (from Latin russeus). Jewish (from southern Italy via Greece): Hellenized form of Russo or Rousso .

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


Similar surnames: Rousso, Rosso, Rossel, Russo, Rauseo, Romanos, Cosmos, Vassos, Posson

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Where is the Roussos family from?

You can see how Roussos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roussos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Roussos families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roussos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roussos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roussos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roussos. 43% of Roussos men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Roussos women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Counter Man
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Roussos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roussos. 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 256 military records available for the last name Roussos. For the veterans among your Roussos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussos lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Roussos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roussos in 1957 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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