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Royis Family History

Royis 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: Rodis, Ronis, Roys, Ross, Reis, Boris, Roos, Rodes, Ros, Rais

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Where is the Royis family from?

You can see how Royis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Royis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Royis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Royis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royis 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 14 census records available for the last name Royis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Royis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Royis. For the veterans among your Royis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Royis

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