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Rovenstine Family History

Rovenstine 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: Howenstine, Rosenstein, Coverstone, Rosenstiel, Bridenstine

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Where is the Rovenstine family from?

You can see how Rovenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovenstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rovenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rovenstine family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovenstine's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rovenstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovenstine 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 Rovenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Odd Jobs and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovenstine. 25% of Rovenstine men worked as an Odd Jobs and 100% of Rovenstine women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Odd Jobs
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Rovenstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Rovenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovenstine 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rovenstine. 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 178 military records available for the last name Rovenstine. For the veterans among your Rovenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovenstine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rovenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rovenstine in 1963 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovenstine 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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