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Roiyer Family History

Roiyer 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: Royer, Roiger, Rover, Roder, Rider, Roemer, Reifer, Roker, Rocker

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Where is the Roiyer family from?

You can see how Roiyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roiyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roiyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roiyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roiyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roiyer 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 45 census records available for the last name Roiyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roiyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roiyer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Roiyer. For the veterans among your Roiyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roiyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Roiyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Roiyer in 1968 was 76, and 83 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roiyer 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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