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Roovers Family History

Roovers 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: Rover, Rivers, Hoover, Grooters, Roers, Mooers, Roffers, Rodgers

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Where is the Roovers family from?

You can see how Roovers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roovers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roovers families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roovers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roovers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Roovers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roovers 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Roovers. 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 33 military records available for the last name Roovers. For the veterans among your Roovers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roovers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roovers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Roovers in 1964 was 88, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roovers 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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