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Roynon Family History

Roynon Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Roynon family from?

You can see how Roynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roynon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roynon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Roynon families living in Somerset. This was about 41% of all the recorded Roynon's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Roynon families in 1891.
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What did your Roynon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roynon. 34% of Roynon men worked as a Mason and 79% of Roynon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roynon were General Labourer and Nurse Private.

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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

  • Mason
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Insurance See For fire Insurance
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • On Old Age Pension
    5%
  • Nurse Private
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roynon 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Roynon. 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 158 military records available for the last name Roynon. For the veterans among your Roynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roynon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roynon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roynon in 1966 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roynon 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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