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Royas Family History

Royas 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: Rodas, Rosas, Rozas, Rayas, Royal, Rojas, Royals, Romas, Roys, Roxas

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Where is the Royas family from?

You can see how Royas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Royas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Royas families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Royas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Royas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royas 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 Royas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Royas. 39% of Royas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Royas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Royas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royas 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Royas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Royas. For the veterans among your Royas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royas lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Royas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Royas in 1986 was 86, and 79 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Royas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royas 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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