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Rouviere Family History

Rouviere 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: Louviere, Riviere, Bouvier, Louvier, Roulier, Souliere, Reviere

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Where is the Rouviere family from?

You can see how Rouviere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouviere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouviere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rouviere family living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Rouviere's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Rouviere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouviere 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 Rouviere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rouviere. 100% of Rouviere men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Rouviere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouviere 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Rouviere. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rouviere. For the veterans among your Rouviere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouviere lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rouviere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rouviere in 1957 was 45, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rouviere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouviere 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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