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Roie Family History

Roie 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: Rose, Rode, Rowe, Roe, Rohe, Rome, Boie, Roig, Rorie, Rone

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Where is the Roie family from?

You can see how Roie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Roie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Roie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Roie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roie 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
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Roie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roie 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Roie. 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 39 military records available for the last name Roie. For the veterans among your Roie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Roie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roie in 1969 was 70, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roie 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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