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Rovell Family History

Rovell 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: Rosell, Rowell, Dovell, Rodell, Covell, Revell, Bovell, Lovell

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Where is the Rovell family from?

You can see how Rovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rovell families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Rovell families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Rovell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rovell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovell 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 Rovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovell. 43% of Rovell men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rovell women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rovell were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Rovell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Rovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovell 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Rovell. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rovell. For the veterans among your Rovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rovell in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovell 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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