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Roi Family History

Roi 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: Ros, Roy, Rod, Rog, Roe, Doi, Ron, Rosi, Rom, Roh

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Where is the Roi family from?

You can see how Roi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Roi families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roi families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roi. 47% of Roi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
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What Roi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Roi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roi 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 899 immigration records available for the last name Roi. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Roi. For the veterans among your Roi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roi in 1964 was 83, and 65 in 2004.

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