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Roulds Family History

Roulds 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: Foulds, Moulds, Rounds, Mould, Lounds, Poulos, Folds, Grounds, Faulds

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Where is the Roulds family from?

You can see how Roulds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roulds family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Roulds families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Roulds's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roulds families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Roulds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roulds 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Roulds. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roulds. For the veterans among your Roulds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roulds lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Roulds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roulds in 1978 was 74, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roulds 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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