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Roysdon Family History

Roysdon Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Royston.

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


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Where is the Roysdon family from?

You can see how Roysdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roysdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Roysdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Roysdon families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roysdon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Roysdon families in 1891.
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What did your Roysdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roysdon. 100% of Roysdon 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 896 census records available for the last name Roysdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roysdon 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 Roysdon. 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 195 military records available for the last name Roysdon. For the veterans among your Roysdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roysdon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roysdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roysdon in 1960 was 71, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roysdon 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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