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Rovins Family History

Rovins 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, Lovins, Robins, Provins, Rodis, Ovens, Romine, Hoving, Rolin

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Where is the Rovins family from?

You can see how Rovins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rovins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Rovins families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rovins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rovins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovins 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 Rovins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rovins. 43% of Rovins men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Furrier
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Rovins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Rovins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovins 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rovins. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rovins. For the veterans among your Rovins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rovins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rovins in 1968 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovins 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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