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Royter Family History

Royter Name 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: Rotter, Royer, Roster, Royster, Boyter, Porter, Voytek, Oster, Rover

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Where is the Royter family from?

You can see how Royter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Royter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Royter family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Royter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Royter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Royter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Royter. 34% of Royter men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Royter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royter 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Royter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Royter. For the veterans among your Royter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Royter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Royter in 1975 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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