Origins of the Royer surname

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    In 1921, most Royers lived in london

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    660 Royer Travel & migration records
    860 Royers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Royer

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    What are the most common Royer first names?

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    Common jobs for Royers

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Royers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Baker

    7

    Boarder

    4

    Clerks Daughter

    3

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Royers in 1921

    Farm Hands

    20

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    19

    Cabinet Maker

    14

    Baker

    10

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    10

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