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Royan Family History

Royan Surname Meaning

from Ó Ruadháin see Ruane.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Royan family from?

You can see how Royan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Royan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Royan families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Royan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Royan families in 1911.
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What did your Royan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Decorator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Royan. 39% of Royan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Royan women worked as a Decorator.

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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
    39%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Decorator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Royan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royan 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 993 immigration records available for the last name Royan. 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 525 military records available for the last name Royan. For the veterans among your Royan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Royan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Royan in 1962 was 82, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royan 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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