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Rovner Family History

Rovner Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Rovno formerly part of Poland now in Ukraine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rovner family from?

You can see how Rovner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rovner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rovner families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rovner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rovner families in 1911.
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What did your Rovner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovner. 23% of Rovner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rovner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rovner were Tailor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Sales Girl
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rovner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovner 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Rovner. 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 333 military records available for the last name Rovner. For the veterans among your Rovner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rovner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rovner in 1949 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

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