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Rovac Family History

Rovac 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: Kovac, Rover, Rosa, Rota, Roach, Roman, Roda, Roza, Roan, Provan

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Where is the Rovac family from?

You can see how Rovac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rovac families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rovac's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rovac families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Rovac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovac 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rovac. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rovac. For the veterans among your Rovac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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