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Rovig Family History

Rovig 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, Roig, Romig, Lovig, Rong, Rover, Rodis, Rog, Honig, Rosi

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Where is the Rovig family from?

You can see how Rovig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rovig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rovig families living in Washington. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rovig's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Rovig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovig 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 Rovig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rovig. 45% of Rovig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Rovig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Rovig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovig 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Rovig. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rovig. For the veterans among your Rovig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rovig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rovig in 1963 was 84, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovig 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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