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Roies Family History

Roies 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: Rodes, Ries, Rokes, Romes, Roes, Rones, Roles, Boies, Roses, Ross

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Where is the Roies family from?

You can see how Roies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roies families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Roies's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Roies families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roies 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 Roies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roies. 43% of Roies men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpet Cleaner
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Roies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Roies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roies 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Roies. 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 30 military records available for the last name Roies. For the veterans among your Roies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roies lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Roies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roies in 1971 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roies 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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