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Rouillard Name Meaning

French:: habitational name from (Le) Rouillard the name of several places in various parts of France. perhaps a nickname derived from Old French rouiller ‘to roll the eyes (in anger)’ or a metonymic occupational name from rouillard a term which in the 16th century denoted a type of barrel or cask.

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


Similar surnames: Couillard, Aguillard, Brouillard, Drouillard, Bullard, Pillard

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Where is the Rouillard family from?

You can see how Rouillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouillard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 301 Rouillard families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Rouillard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rouillard families in 1911.
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What did your Rouillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rouillard. 48% of Rouillard men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Rouillard women worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    48%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Plombier
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Rouillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouillard 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Rouillard. 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 620 military records available for the last name Rouillard. For the veterans among your Rouillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouillard lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rouillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rouillard in 1957 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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