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Rovest Family History

Rovest Surname 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: Rivest, Rover, Oest, Rowett, Rodes, Robert, Lovett, Rokes, Rost

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Where is the Rovest family from?

You can see how Rovest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovest family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Rovest families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovest's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rovest families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rovest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovest 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rovest. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Rovest. For the veterans among your Rovest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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