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Ruillard Family History

Ruillard Surname 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: Rouillard, Maillard, Gillard, Bullard, Millard, Aguillard, Fullard

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Where is the Ruillard family from?

You can see how Ruillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruillard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ruillard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Ruillard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruillard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ruillard families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ruillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruillard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ruillard. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ruillard. For the veterans among your Ruillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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