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Royer Family History

Royer Surname Meaning

French and English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Old French roier ‘cartwright wheelwright’. French: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of hrōd ‘fame renown’ + hari heri ‘army’. Compare Rodier.

English: occupational name from Middle English rouer(e) ‘rower oarsman’ perhaps used for a sailor. Altered form of German Reyer.

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


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Where is the Royer family from?

You can see how Royer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Royer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Royer families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Royer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Royer families in 1891.
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What did your Royer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Royer. 100% of Royer men worked as a Wharf Labourer and 95% of Royer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Wharf Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Private Means
    6%

What Royer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62,000 census records available for the last name Royer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royer 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Royer. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Royer. For the veterans among your Royer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royer lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Royer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Royer in 1940 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royer 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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