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Roulson Family History

Roulson Surname Meaning

chiefly a variant of Rolleston. Some of the bearers cited here may belong to (2).

occasionally perhaps from the Anglo-Norman French personal name Rolfe + -son but this appears to have been a rare surname in the medieval period.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Roulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roulson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roulson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Roulson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roulson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roulson families in 1911.
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What did your Roulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roulson. 100% of Roulson men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Roulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roulson 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Roulson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Roulson. For the veterans among your Roulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roulson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Roulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Roulson in 1970 was 75, and 84 in 1995.

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