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Roylan Family History

Roylan 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: Moylan, Boylan, Rolan, Rowland, Roman, Rosman, Ryland, Ryan, Olan

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Where is the Roylan family from?

You can see how Roylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roylan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roylan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roylan families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Roylan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Roylan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roylan 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 191 census records available for the last name Roylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roylan 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Roylan. 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 Roylan. For the veterans among your Roylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roylan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Roylan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roylan in 1965 was 74, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roylan 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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