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Roulo Family History

Roulo 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: Rollo, Rulo, Rout, Mould, Rolf, Romeo, Roll, Ronco, Rule, Mollo

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Where is the Roulo family from?

You can see how Roulo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roulo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roulo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Roulo families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roulo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roulo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roulo 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 Roulo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roulo. 24% of Roulo men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Roulo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roulo were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Roulo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roulo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roulo 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Roulo. 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 246 military records available for the last name Roulo. For the veterans among your Roulo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roulo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roulo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Roulo in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roulo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roulo 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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