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Rouyer Family History

Rouyer 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: Royer, Rouzer, Bouyer, Rouser, Rover, Roder, Reuter, Roemer, Roker

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Where is the Rouyer family from?

You can see how Rouyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rouyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Rouyer families living in Louisiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rouyer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rouyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouyer 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 Rouyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Paper Carrier
    100%

What Rouyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Rouyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouyer 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Rouyer. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rouyer. For the veterans among your Rouyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rouyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rouyer in 1954 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouyer 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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