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Roiz Family History

Roiz Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Roiz in Cantabria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roiz family from?

You can see how Roiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roiz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Roiz families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roiz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roiz families in 1911.
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What did your Roiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roiz. 75% of Roiz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roiz women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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
    75%
  • Longshoreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Roiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roiz 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 Roiz. 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 172 military records available for the last name Roiz. For the veterans among your Roiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roiz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Roiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roiz in 1968 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roiz 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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