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Rouland Name Meaning

English: variant of Rowland . Americanized form of Norwegian Rauland . In some cases possibly also French: variant of Roland .

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


Similar surnames: Rowland, Rolland, Rohland, Ruland, Reuland, Noland, Dorland, Roland

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Where is the Rouland family from?

You can see how Rouland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Rouland families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rouland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rouland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rouland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouland. 25% of Rouland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rouland women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouland were Truck Driver and Mill Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Mill Worker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rouland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouland 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Rouland. 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 526 military records available for the last name Rouland. For the veterans among your Rouland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rouland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rouland in 1963 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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