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Rovy Family History

Rovy 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: Roy, Roby, Novy, Rody, Rong, Ross, Rose, Ray, Loy, Rode

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Where is the Rovy family from?

You can see how Rovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rovy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rovy families living in North Carolina. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rovy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rovy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Rovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovy 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rovy. 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 Rovy. For the veterans among your Rovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Rovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rovy in 1970 was 53, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovy 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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