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Roay Family History

Roay 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: Ray, Roy, Roan, Roby, Rody, Roa, Roat, Roady, Roam, Reay

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Where is the Roay family from?

You can see how Roay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roay families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Roay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roay 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 197 census records available for the last name Roay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Roay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Roay. For the veterans among your Roay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Roay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roay in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roay 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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