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Roydes Family History

Roydes 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: Rodes, Roades, Rode, Roder, Rhodes, Rodis, Royce, Roden, Lodes

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Where is the Roydes family from?

You can see how Roydes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roydes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Roydes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Roydes families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Roydes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roydes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roydes 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 Roydes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roydes. 100% of Roydes 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 364 census records available for the last name Roydes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roydes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Roydes. 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 37 military records available for the last name Roydes. For the veterans among your Roydes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roydes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Roydes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Roydes in 1970 was 93, and 59 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roydes 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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