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Rourl Family History

Rourl 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: Rourk, Rout, Court, Rogel, Ours, Pour, Rohr, Roll, Roubal, Noury

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Where is the Rourl family from?

You can see how Rourl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rourl families living in New Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rourl's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Rourl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Rourl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rourl 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rourl. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rourl. For the veterans among your Rourl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rourl lifespan?

Average Rourl life expectancy in 1976 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rourl 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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