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Royance Family History

Royance 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: Roylance, Royce, Rance, Roane, Provance, Lorance, Boyce, Ponce, Coyne

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Where is the Royance family from?

You can see how Royance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royance family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Royance families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Royance's in USA. New York had the highest population of Royance families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royance 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 40 census records available for the last name Royance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royance 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Royance. 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 3 military records available for the last name Royance. For the veterans among your Royance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royance lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Royance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Royance in 1970 was 90, and 86 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Royance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royance 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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