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Roaley Family History

Roaley 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: Rowley, Roley, Rolley, Robley, Raley, Pooley, Cowley, Paley, Howley

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Where is the Roaley family from?

You can see how Roaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Roaley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roaley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Roaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Roaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roaley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Roaley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roaley. For the veterans among your Roaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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