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Rovington Family History

Rovington 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: Covington, Ovington, Bevington, Elvington, Remington, Howington

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Where is the Rovington family from?

You can see how Rovington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rovington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rovington families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovington's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rovington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Rovington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovington 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rovington. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rovington. For the veterans among your Rovington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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