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Royant Family History

Royant 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: Ryant, Morant, Roman, Conant, Ryan, Romano, Roan, Romani, Rohan

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Where is the Royant family from?

You can see how Royant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Royant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Royant families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Royant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Royant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Royant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Royant. 58% of Royant men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    58%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    43%

What Royant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Royant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royant 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Royant. 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 5 military records available for the last name Royant. For the veterans among your Royant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royant lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Royant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Royant in 1976 was 44, and 99 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Royant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royant 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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