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Roil Family History

Roil 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: Roll, Reil, Robl, Roig, Coil, Foil, Rail, Rohl, Rong, Ross

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Where is the Roil family from?

You can see how Roil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roil family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roil 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Roil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roil 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Roil. 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 97 military records available for the last name Roil. For the veterans among your Roil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Roil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roil in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roil 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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