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Roundey Family History

Roundey 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: Roundy, Rodney, Pounder, Runde, Mounsey, Rousey, Rooney, Round

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Where is the Roundey family from?

You can see how Roundey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roundey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roundey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Roundey families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Roundey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roundey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roundey 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 684 census records available for the last name Roundey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roundey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Roundey. 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 108 military records available for the last name Roundey. For the veterans among your Roundey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roundey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Roundey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roundey in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roundey 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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