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Royder Family History

Royder 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: Roder, Royer, Roeder, Ryder, Rayder, Rode, Holder, Rover, Reder

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Where is the Royder family from?

You can see how Royder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Royder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Royder families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Royder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Royder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royder 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 Royder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Royder. 100% of Royder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Royder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royder 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Royder. 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 94 military records available for the last name Royder. For the veterans among your Royder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Royder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Royder in 1965 was 60, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Royder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royder 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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