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Royles Family History

Royles Surname Meaning

variant of Royle with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Ryles; the names may have been confused.

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


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Where is the Royles family from?

You can see how Royles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Royles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Royles families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Royles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Royles families in 1891.
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What did your Royles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Royles. 27% of Royles men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Royles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Royles were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    27%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Joiner
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Royles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royles 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Royles. 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 468 military records available for the last name Royles. For the veterans among your Royles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royles lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Royles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Royles in 1959 was 28, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royles 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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