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Royla Family History

Royla 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: Rolla, Royle, Rosa, Rolf, Rota, Hoyle, Foyle, Pola, Roy, Molla

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Where is the Royla family from?

You can see how Royla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Royla family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Royla's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Royla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royla 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 41 census records available for the last name Royla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royla 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Royla. 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 18 military records available for the last name Royla. For the veterans among your Royla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royla lifespan?

Average Royla life expectancy in 1969 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royla 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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