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Roule Family History

Roule 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: Rule, Houle, Boule, Rouse, Roble, Soule, Royle, Reule, Route, Rhule

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Where is the Roule family from?

You can see how Roule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roule families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Roule families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Roule's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roule families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roule 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 Roule ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roule. 60% of Roule men worked as a Cult.

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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

  • Cult
    60%
  • Menuisier
    40%

What Roule family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roule 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Roule. 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 264 military records available for the last name Roule. For the veterans among your Roule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roule lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roule in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roule

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roule 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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