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Roul Family History

Roul Surname Meaning

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roul family from?

You can see how Roul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roul family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roul family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roul's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roul families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roul ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roul. 72% of Roul men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Chauffeur
    29%

What Roul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roul 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Roul. 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 611 military records available for the last name Roul. For the veterans among your Roul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roul lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Roul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roul in 1973 was 65, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roul ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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