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Rovnack Family History

Rovnack 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: Rovnak, Rolnick, Kovack, Romack, Hornack, Novack, Roback, Rock

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Where is the Rovnack family from?

You can see how Rovnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovnack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rovnack family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovnack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rovnack families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Rovnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovnack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rovnack. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rovnack. For the veterans among your Rovnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovnack lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Rovnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rovnack in 1973 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovnack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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