Royffe Family History

Royffe Surname Meaning

The form of Roiffe is an extremely rare surname recorded in modern times from west of Paris.

Its origin remains unknown, adding to the intrigue of this distinctive name.

Despite its rarity, there is a possibility that Roiffe may be related to the surname Raiffe.

This connection, if verified, could provide valuable insights into its historical background.

Overall, the name Roiffe stands out due to its uniqueness and mysterious roots.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Roffe, Royce, Royse, Royle, Ioffe, Joffe, Roff, Riffe, Yoffe, Wolffe

936	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
51	Military Records
61	Immigration Records
919	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

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Where is the Royffe family from?

You can see how Royffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Royffe families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Royffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Royffe families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royffe 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 Royffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Royffe.

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Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

87%

Shorthand typist

14%

What Royffe family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 919 census records available for the last name Royffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royffe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Royffe. 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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Military Records

There are 51 military records available for the last name Royffe. For the veterans among your Royffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royffe lifespan?

Average Royffe life expectancy in 1985 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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Royffe Surname Meaning

The form of Roiffe is an extremely rare surname recorded in modern times from west of Paris.

Its origin remains unknown, adding to the intrigue of this distinctive name.

Despite its rarity, there is a possibility that Roiffe may be related to the surname Raiffe.

This connection, if verified, could provide valuable insights into its historical background.

Overall, the name Roiffe stands out due to its uniqueness and mysterious roots.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Where is the Royffe family from?

What did your Royffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Royffe.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

87%

Shorthand typist

14%

What Royffe family records will you find?

What is the average Royffe lifespan?

Average Royffe life expectancy in 1985 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

Royffe Family History

Royffe Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Royffe

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Royffe Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Royffe

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Where is the Royffe family from?

What did your Royffe ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Royffe family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Royffe family history

What is the average Royffe lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Royffe family tree

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