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Royley Family History

Royley 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: Rowley, Royle, Roley, Ryley, Rolley, Robley, Pooley, Cowley, Oyler

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Where is the Royley family from?

You can see how Royley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Royley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Royley families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Royley's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Royley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royley 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 Royley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Royley. 100% of Royley 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Royley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royley 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Royley. 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 61 military records available for the last name Royley. For the veterans among your Royley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Royley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Royley in 1965 was 67, and 65 in 2003.

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