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Roynan Family History

Roynan 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: Ronan, Roman, Rosman, Ryan, Rayman, Roan, Younan, Rozman, Honan

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Where is the Roynan family from?

You can see how Roynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roynan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roynan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roynan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Roynan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roynan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roynan 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 Roynan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roynan. 100% of Roynan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roynan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Roynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roynan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Roynan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Roynan. For the veterans among your Roynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roynan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Roynan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Roynan in 1958 was 49, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roynan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roynan 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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