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Royne Family History

Royne 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: Coyne, Royce, Royse, Ronne, Rogne, Boyne, Royle, Goyne, Rhyne, Doyne

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Where is the Royne family from?

You can see how Royne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Royne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Royne family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Royne's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Royne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royne 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 Royne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Royne. 60% of Royne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Royne women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Royne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Royne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royne 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Royne. 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 55 military records available for the last name Royne. For the veterans among your Royne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royne lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Royne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Royne in 1976 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Royne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royne 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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