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Royes Family History

Royes Surname Meaning

Catalan (Royés): Castilianized form of Rogés plural form of the personal name Roger. In Spain it is most common in Huesca.

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


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You can see how Royes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Royes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Royes families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Royes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Royes families in 1891.
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What did your Royes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Royes. 100% of Royes 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Royes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Royes. 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 241 military records available for the last name Royes. For the veterans among your Royes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Royes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Royes in 1969 was 91, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royes 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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