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Roytek Family History

Roytek 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: Voytek, Rostek, Woytek, Rozek, Royce, Rotter, Royse, Rosten, Roten

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Where is the Roytek family from?

You can see how Roytek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roytek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roytek families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roytek's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Roytek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roytek 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 Roytek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roytek. 72% of Roytek men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Roytek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Roytek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roytek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Roytek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Roytek. For the veterans among your Roytek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roytek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Roytek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roytek in 1970 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roytek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roytek 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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