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Royn Family History

Royn 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: Roy, Roan, Roen, Rohn, Ron, Roys, Robyn, Roon, Roye, John

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Where is the Royn family from?

You can see how Royn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Royn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Royn family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Royn's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Royn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Royn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royn 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 Royn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Royn. For the veterans among your Royn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Royn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Royn in 1966 was 82, and 66 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Royn 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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