This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Roysden family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Roysden Family History

Roysden Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Royston.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Roysden family from?

You can see how Roysden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roysden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roysden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Roysden families living in Essex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Roysden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Roysden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roysden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Roysden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roysden. 100% of Roysden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Roysden | Data not to scale

*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%

What Roysden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Roysden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roysden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Roysden

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Roysden. 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.

View all Roysden immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 292 military records available for the last name Roysden. For the veterans among your Roysden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Roysden military records

You've only scratched the surface of Roysden family history

Discover More

What is the average Roysden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Roysden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roysden in 1958 was 63, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roysden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roysden 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Roysden family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial