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Roussi Family History

Roussi 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: Russi, Rossi, Rousso, Rousse, Roussin, Ross, Russ, Rosi, Reuss

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Where is the Roussi family from?

You can see how Roussi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roussi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roussi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Roussi family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roussi's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Roussi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roussi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roussi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur and Cummore were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Roussi. 100% of Roussi men worked as a Pcheur and 100% of Roussi women worked as a Cummore. .

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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 1921

  • Pcheur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cummore
    100%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Roussi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roussi 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Roussi. 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 96 military records available for the last name Roussi. For the veterans among your Roussi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roussi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Roussi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roussi in 1961 was 64, and 90 in 1998.

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