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Rovensky Family History

Rovensky 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: Rovinsky, Romansky, Slovensky, Rozansky, Rosinsky, Ovens, Coveney

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Where is the Rovensky family from?

You can see how Rovensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rovensky families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rovensky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rovensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovensky 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 Rovensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Peddler and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovensky. 50% of Rovensky men worked as a Fruit Peddler and 100% of Rovensky women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Fruit Peddler
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rovensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Rovensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovensky 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Rovensky. 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 77 military records available for the last name Rovensky. For the veterans among your Rovensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovensky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Rovensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rovensky in 1962 was 73, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovensky 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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