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Rovder Family History

Rovder 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, Roder, Roeder, Rovner, Over, Rode, Holder, Cover, Reder, Rodes

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Where is the Rovder family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rovder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rovder. 100% of Rovder men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Rovder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovder 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rovder. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rovder. For the veterans among your Rovder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovder lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Rovder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rovder in 1972 was 77, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovder 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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