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Roysell Family History

Roysell 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: Rosell, Rossell, Rowsell, Ramsell, Russell, Rowell, Royse, Rydell

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Where is the Roysell family from?

You can see how Roysell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roysell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roysell families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roysell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roysell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Roysell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roysell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Roysell. 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 military records available for the last name Roysell. For the veterans among your Roysell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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