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Rouland Family History

Rouland Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rowland. Americanized form of Norwegian Rauland. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Roland.

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


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Where is the Rouland family from?

You can see how Rouland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Rouland families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Rouland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rouland families in 1891.
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What did your Rouland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rouland. 78% of Rouland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rouland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouland 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Rouland. 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 526 military records available for the last name Rouland. For the veterans among your Rouland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rouland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rouland in 1963 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouland 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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