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Royce Name Meaning

English: variant of Rose . Americanized form of German Reuss .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Boyce, Royse, Noyce, Joyce, Roche, Roch, Boye, Toye, Rock, Royal

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Where is the Royce family from?

You can see how Royce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Royce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 71 Royce families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Royce's in USA. New York had the highest population of Royce families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royce 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 Royce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Royce. 15% of Royce men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Royce women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Royce were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Royce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royce 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Royce. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Royce. For the veterans among your Royce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royce lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Royce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Royce in 1946 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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