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Roudley Family History

Roudley 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: Ridley, Dudley, Rodney, Bodley, Ousley, Rumley, Studley, Rowley

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Where is the Roudley family from?

You can see how Roudley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roudley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Roudley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Roudley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Roudley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Roudley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Roudley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roudley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roudley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roudley. For the veterans among your Roudley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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