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Rouillard Family History

Rouillard Surname Meaning

French:: habitational name from (Le) Rouillard the name of several places in various parts of France.

Perhaps a nickname derived from Old French rouiller ‘to roll the eyes (in anger)’ or a metonymic occupational name from rouillard a term which in the 16th century denoted a type of barrel or cask.

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


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Where is the Rouillard family from?

You can see how Rouillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouillard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Rouillard families living in Channel Islands. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rouillard's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Rouillard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouillard 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 Rouillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouillard. 20% of Rouillard men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Rouillard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rouillard were Machinist and Hat Trimmer.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Printer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Sample Clerk
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Hat Trimmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Rouillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouillard 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Rouillard. 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 620 military records available for the last name Rouillard. For the veterans among your Rouillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouillard lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rouillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rouillard in 1957 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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