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Roignant Family History

Roignant 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: Conant, Hinnant, Rigano, Deignan, Ronan, Winant, Poissant, Rogan

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Where is the Roignant family from?

You can see how Roignant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roignant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Roignant families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Roignant family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Roignant's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roignant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roignant 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 15 census records available for the last name Roignant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roignant 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Roignant. 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 3 military records available for the last name Roignant. For the veterans among your Roignant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roignant lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Roignant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roignant in 1970 was 82, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roignant 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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