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Roevers Family History

Roevers 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: Roever, Boevers, Revere, Rover, Rivers, Roemer, Evers, Nevers, Roeder

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Where is the Roevers family from?

You can see how Roevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roevers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Roevers families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Roevers's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Roevers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Roevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roevers 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Roevers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Roevers. For the veterans among your Roevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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