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Drouillard Family History

Drouillard Surname Meaning

French: topographic name derived from drouille ‘oak’ a regional word of Gaulish origin.

It can also be a habitational name from (Le) Drouillard, the name of several places in the western part of France.

These places share the same origin, reflecting the connection between the name and the geography of the region.

The term 'drouille' highlights the significance of oak trees in the area.

Overall, the name encapsulates both a topographical feature and historical roots in the locality.

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


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Where is the Drouillard family from?

You can see how Drouillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drouillard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drouillard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 238 Drouillard families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Drouillard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drouillard families in 1911.
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What did your Drouillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drouillard. 14% of Drouillard men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Drouillard women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drouillard were Salesman and 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
    14%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 930 immigration records available for the last name Drouillard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drouillard. For the veterans among your Drouillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drouillard lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Drouillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Drouillard in 1940 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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