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Rovnak Family History

Rovnak Surname Meaning

Czech (Rovnák): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Rovné or Rovný.

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


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Where is the Rovnak family from?

You can see how Rovnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rovnak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rovnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rovnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovnak 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 Rovnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovnak. 48% of Rovnak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rovnak women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rovnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Rovnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovnak 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Rovnak. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Rovnak. For the veterans among your Rovnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovnak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rovnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rovnak in 1951 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovnak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovnak 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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