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Roty Family History

Roty 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: Roth, Rota, Roy, Roby, Coty, Rotz, Rott, Rody, Roti, Rote

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Where is the Roty family from?

You can see how Roty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roty family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Roty's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Roty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roty 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 257 census records available for the last name Roty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roty 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Roty. 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 Roty. For the veterans among your Roty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Roty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roty in 1964 was 88, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roty 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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