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Royers Family History

Royers 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: Moyers, Royer, Roers, Rogers, Boyers, Robers, Rover, Rodes, Roder

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Where is the Royers family from?

You can see how Royers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Royers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 100 Royers families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Royers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Royers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royers 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 Royers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Royers. 78% of Royers men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Royers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Royers. 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 636 military records available for the last name Royers. For the veterans among your Royers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Royers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Royers in 1972 was 58, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Royers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royers 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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