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Roult Family History

Roult Surname Meaning

see Rolt.

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


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Where is the Roult family from?

You can see how Roult families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roult family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roult families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Roult families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roult's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roult families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roult 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 Roult ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roult. 50% of Roult men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Roult family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Roult. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roult 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Roult. 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 97 military records available for the last name Roult. For the veterans among your Roult ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roult lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Roult life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roult in 1963 was 65, and 90 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roult

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roult 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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