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Rois Family History

Rois 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: Ross, Reis, Roos, Ros, Rais, Rodis, Lois, Riis, Ris, Bois

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Where is the Rois family from?

You can see how Rois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rois family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rois families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Rois families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rois families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rois 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 Rois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rois. 100% of Rois men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rois 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rois. 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 549 military records available for the last name Rois. For the veterans among your Rois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rois lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rois in 1970 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rois 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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