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Royar Family History

Royar 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: Boyar, Royer, Royal, Rosar, Rotar, Rozar, Robar, Omar, Rover, Rosa

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Where is the Royar family from?

You can see how Royar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Royar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Royar families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Royar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Royar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royar 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 Royar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Royar. 67% of Royar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Royar women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Royar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Royar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royar 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Royar. 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 108 military records available for the last name Royar. For the veterans among your Royar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Royar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Royar in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Royar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royar 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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