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Rouly Family History

Rouly Name 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: Rout, Mould, Rolf, Roy, Polly, Roll, Holly, Rule, Houle, Noury

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Where is the Rouly family from?

You can see how Rouly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rouly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rouly family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rouly's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rouly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rouly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouly. 100% of Rouly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rouly women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Rouly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouly 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rouly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Rouly. For the veterans among your Rouly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouly lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rouly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rouly in 1958 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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