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Rouleay Family History

Rouleay 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: Rouleau, Rowley, Rousey, Boulay, Ruley, Roulhac, Rougeau, Roley

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Where is the Rouleay family from?

You can see how Rouleay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouleay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rouleay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rouleay family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rouleay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rouleay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rouleay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouleay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rouleay. 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 Rouleay. For the veterans among your Rouleay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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