This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rovack family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rovack Family History

Rovack 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: Kovack, Romack, Novack, Roback, Rock, Lovick, Roach, Boback, Womack

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rovack family from?

You can see how Rovack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rovack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Rovack families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rovack's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rovack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rovack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovack. 50% of Rovack men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rovack women worked as a Stenographer.

View Census Data for Rovack | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Pressman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rovack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Rovack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovack census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rovack

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Rovack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Rovack immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Rovack. For the veterans among your Rovack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rovack military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rovack family history

Discover More

What is the average Rovack lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Rovack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rovack in 1969 was 80, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovack 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rovack family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial