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Rovie Family History

Rovie 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: Rovin, Rorie, Rodie, Rosie, Robie, Rose, Rode, Rover, Love, Dove

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Where is the Rovie family from?

You can see how Rovie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rovie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rovie families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rovie's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rovie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovie 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 Rovie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rovie. 67% of Rovie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Rovie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Rovie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovie 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Rovie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rovie. For the veterans among your Rovie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rovie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rovie in 1968 was 66, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovie 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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