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Royet Family History

Royet 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: Royer, Boyet, Roye, Rye, Rose, Rode, Rout, Rover, Root, Rowett

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Where is the Royet family from?

You can see how Royet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Royet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Royet family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Royet's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Royet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Royet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royet 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Royet. 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 15 military records available for the last name Royet. For the veterans among your Royet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royet lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Royet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Royet in 1997 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royet 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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