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Roydon Family History

Roydon Surname Meaning

see Royden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roydon family from?

You can see how Roydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Roydon families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Roydon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roydon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Roydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roydon 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Roydon. 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 206 military records available for the last name Roydon. For the veterans among your Roydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roydon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Roydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roydon in 1969 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roydon 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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