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Rovitch Family History

Rovitch 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: Rodich, Rozich, Rosich, Ritch, Rovito, Kovatch, Kovich, Sovich

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Where is the Rovitch family from?

You can see how Rovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovitch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rovitch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Rovitch families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovitch's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rovitch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Rovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovitch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rovitch. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rovitch. For the veterans among your Rovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovitch lifespan?

Average Rovitch life expectancy in 1984 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovitch 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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