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Rouvier Family History

Rouvier 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: Bouvier, Louvier, Roulier, Rover, Soulier, Govier, Rottier, Revier

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Where is the Rouvier family from?

You can see how Rouvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouvier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rouvier family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rouvier's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Rouvier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouvier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Rouvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouvier 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Rouvier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rouvier. For the veterans among your Rouvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouvier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Rouvier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rouvier in 1964 was 78, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouvier 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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