Roil History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Roil

What does the name Roil mean?

The history of the German surname Roil begins in the former royal duchy of Swabia, now the modern region of Baden-Wurrtemburg. There are two possible origins for the name. Firstly, Roil may have originated as a diminutive of the Germanic personal name Hruodilo or Rudelin; in this case, the surname would be used to mean "son of Roll." Alternatively, the name may be derived from the Middle High German word "rolle," meaning "scroll" or "list."

Early Origins of the Roil family

The surname Roil was first found in the duchy of Swabia, where there are records of the name dating back as far as 1321, when Konrad Rölin was living near Strassburg. The young Roil family was prominent during these early times, playing an important role in the development of Swabian society.

Early History of the Roil family

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Roil Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Roll, Rholl, Rael, Rhaell, Roil, Rhael and many more.

Early Notables of the Roil family

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Roil migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Roil Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Henry Roil, a planter in Carbonear, Newfoundland in 1842

Roil migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Roil Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Roil, aged 45, who landed in Nelson, New Zealand in 1842 aboard the ship "Bolton"
Mrs. Sarah Roil, aged 40, who landed in Nelson, New Zealand in 1842 aboard the ship "Bolton"
Mr. Harry Roil, aged 20, who landed in Nelson, New Zealand in 1842 aboard the ship "Bolton"
Ms Eliza Roil, aged 18, who landed in Nelson, New Zealand in 1842 aboard the ship "Bolton"
Miss Harriet Roil, aged 14, who landed in Nelson, New Zealand in 1842 aboard the ship "Bolton"
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