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Royea Family History

Royea 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: Royer, Boyea, Roye, Rye, Rose, Rode, Rover, Rosa, Rodes, Rota

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Where is the Royea family from?

You can see how Royea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Royea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 86 Royea families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Royea's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Royea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Royea ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Royea. 42% of Royea 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Labourer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Royea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royea 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Royea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Royea. For the veterans among your Royea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Royea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Royea in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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