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Royson Family History

Royson 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: Royston, Rosson, Boyson, Robson, Ronson, Rayson, Roysdon, Rowson

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Where is the Royson family from?

You can see how Royson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Royson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Royson family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Royson's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Royson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royson 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 Royson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Royson. 100% of Royson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Royson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royson 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Royson. 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 122 military records available for the last name Royson. For the veterans among your Royson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Royson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Royson in 1973 was 52, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royson 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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