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Van Roy Family History

Van Roy Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant also Flemish and Americanized of Van Roij (see Van Rooy).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Roy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Roy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Roy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Van Roy families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Van Roy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Roy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Van Roy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Roy 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Van Roy. 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 105 military records available for the last name Van Roy. For the veterans among your Van Roy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Roy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Van Roy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Van Roy in 1981 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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