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Rovans Family History

Rovans 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: Romans, Roman, Ovens, Romano, Roan, Provan, Romani, Govan, Rodas

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

There are 41 census records available for the last name Rovans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovans 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rovans. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rovans. For the veterans among your Rovans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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