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Roovey Family History

Roovey 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: Rooney, Poovey, Rookey, Pooley, Rover, Hooley, Rodney, Looney, Cooley

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Where is the Roovey family from?

You can see how Roovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roovey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Roovey families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1911 there were 2 Roovey families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roovey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roovey families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Roovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roovey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Roovey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Roovey. For the veterans among your Roovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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