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Roulier Family History

Roulier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name from Old French roulier ‘carrier carter’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roulier family from?

You can see how Roulier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roulier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roulier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Roulier families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Roulier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roulier families in 1911.
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What did your Roulier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roulier. 58% of Roulier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    58%
  • Journalier
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roulier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roulier 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Roulier. 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 175 military records available for the last name Roulier. For the veterans among your Roulier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roulier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Roulier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Roulier in 1955 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roulier 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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