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Roulet Family History

Roulet Surname Meaning

French and Swiss French: from a pet form of the personal name Roul from the ancient Germanic name Hrodwulf composed of the elements hrōd ‘fame renown’ and wulf ‘wolf’.

French: in some cases a habitational name from Le Roulet in Puy-de-Dôme.

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


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Where is the Roulet family from?

You can see how Roulet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roulet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roulet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Roulet families living in Worcestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Roulet's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Roulet families in 1891.
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What did your Roulet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roulet. 48% of Roulet men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Owner
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roulet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roulet 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Roulet. 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 177 military records available for the last name Roulet. For the veterans among your Roulet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roulet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roulet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roulet in 1966 was 86, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roulet 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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