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Royalty Family History

Royalty Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is found mainly in KY and IN; it is not found in Ireland and Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Loyal, Rogala, Ramaley, Rodarte, Rosati, Roybal, Royle, Rogalla

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Where is the Royalty family from?

You can see how Royalty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royalty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Royalty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Royalty families living in Kentucky. This was about 59% of all the recorded Royalty's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Royalty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royalty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Royalty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Royalty. 39% of Royalty men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Royalty women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Royalty were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Royalty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royalty 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Royalty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Royalty. For the veterans among your Royalty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royalty lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Royalty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Royalty in 1941 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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