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Rousa Family History

Rousa 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: Rosa, Rozsa, Rouse, Sousa, Rous, Roosa, Rossa, Roush, Mousa, Ross

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Where is the Rousa family from?

You can see how Rousa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rousa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rousa families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rousa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rousa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rousa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saw Mill Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rousa. 38% of Rousa men worked as a Saw Mill Hand. .

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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

  • Saw Mill Hand
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Barber
    25%
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What Rousa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Rousa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rousa 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Rousa. 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 222 military records available for the last name Rousa. For the veterans among your Rousa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rousa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Rousa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rousa in 1974 was 88, and 88 in 1985.

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