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Rove Family History

Rove Surname Meaning

see Rolfe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rove family from?

You can see how Rove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rove family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rove families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Rove families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rove's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rove families in 1911.
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What did your Rove ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rove. 100% of Rove men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Rove women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rove 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Rove. 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 626 military records available for the last name Rove. For the veterans among your Rove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rove lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rove in 1967 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rove

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rove 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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