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Roulx Family History

Roulx 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: Groulx, Proulx, Roux, Rout, Mould, Rolf, Roll, Rule, Houle, Rull

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Where is the Roulx family from?

You can see how Roulx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roulx family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roulx families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Roulx families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roulx's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roulx families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roulx 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 Roulx ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roulx. 54% of Roulx 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
    54%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    27%
  • Labourer
    20%

What Roulx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Roulx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roulx 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Roulx. 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 Roulx. For the veterans among your Roulx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roulx lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Roulx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Roulx in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roulx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roulx 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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