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Royste Family History

Royste 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: Royse, Royster, Royston, Rose, Royce, Droste, Rost, Rosten, Boyte

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Where is the Royste family from?

You can see how Royste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Royste family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Royste's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Royste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royste 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 50 census records available for the last name Royste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royste 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 Royste. 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 2 military records available for the last name Royste. For the veterans among your Royste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royste lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Royste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Royste in 1988 was 53, and 69 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royste 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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