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Rausseau Family History

Rausseau Name 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: Rousseau, Russeau, Mousseau, Dusseau, Brusseau, Brousseau, Russett

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Where is the Rausseau family from?

You can see how Rausseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rausseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rausseau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rausseau families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rausseau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rausseau families in 1880.
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What did your Rausseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rausseau. 31% of Rausseau men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Rausseau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rausseau were Foreman and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Common Laborer
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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What Rausseau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rausseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rausseau 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Rausseau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Rausseau. For the veterans among your Rausseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rausseau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Rausseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rausseau in 1971 was 81, and 70 in 1986.

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