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Roit Family History

Roit 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: Rout, Root, Rost, Roig, Rott, Coit, Foit, Roat, Voit, Hoit

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Where is the Roit family from?

You can see how Roit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Roit families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roit's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Roit families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roit 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 Roit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roit. 43% of Roit men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Watchman
    29%

What Roit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Roit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roit 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Roit. 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 82 military records available for the last name Roit. For the veterans among your Roit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Roit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Roit in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roit 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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