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Rovella Family History

Rovella 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: Rotella, Novella, Novello, Rosell, Rowell, Rella, Rinella, Ramella

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Where is the Rovella family from?

You can see how Rovella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rovella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rovella family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovella's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rovella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovella 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 Rovella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovella. 50% of Rovella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rovella women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rovella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Rovella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovella 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Rovella. 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 112 military records available for the last name Rovella. For the veterans among your Rovella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rovella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rovella in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovella 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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