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Roia Family History

Roia 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: Rosa, Rota, Roda, Roza, Roma, Raia, Rodia, Troia, Noia, Roca

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Where is the Roia family from?

You can see how Roia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roia families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roia. 100% of Roia 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Roia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roia 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Roia. 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 16 military records available for the last name Roia. For the veterans among your Roia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roia in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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