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Aroy Family History

Aroy 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: Troy, Aro, Roy, Aros, Laroy, Croy, Army, Arey, Ary, Aron

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Where is the Aroy family from?

You can see how Aroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aroy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Aroy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Aroy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aroy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aroy. 100% of Aroy 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aroy 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Aroy. 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 128 military records available for the last name Aroy. For the veterans among your Aroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aroy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Aroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aroy in 1974 was 79, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aroy 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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