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Roulett Family History

Roulett 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: Roulette, Rowlett, Rowett, Coslett, Follett, Tollett, Houlette

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Where is the Roulett family from?

You can see how Roulett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roulett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roulett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roulett family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roulett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roulett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roulett 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 Roulett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roulett. 79% of Roulett 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Civil Engineer
    22%

What Roulett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Roulett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roulett 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Roulett. 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 192 military records available for the last name Roulett. For the veterans among your Roulett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roulett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roulett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roulett in 1963 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roulett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roulett 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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