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Royce Family History

Royce Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rose. Americanized form of German Reuss.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Royce family from?

You can see how Royce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Royce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 96 Royce families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Royce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Royce families in 1891.
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What did your Royce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Royce. 21% of Royce men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Royce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Royce were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    17%
  • Motor Engineer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Royce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royce 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Royce. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Royce. For the veterans among your Royce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royce lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Royce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Royce in 1946 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royce 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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