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Roulette Family History

Roulette Name Meaning

Altered form of English Rowlett . French: unexplained. In North America this surname may also be an altered form of Roulet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Houlette, Boulette, Goulette, Rowlett, Paulette, Nollette, Collette

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Where is the Roulette family from?

You can see how Roulette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roulette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roulette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Roulette family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roulette's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Roulette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roulette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roulette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roulette. 28% of Roulette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roulette women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roulette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roulette 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Roulette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 927 military records available for the last name Roulette. For the veterans among your Roulette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roulette lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Roulette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roulette in 1947 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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