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Rovan Family History

Rovan 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: Roman, Roan, Provan, Govan, Rohan, Rovin, Rotan, Rowan, Ronan, Rogan

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Where is the Rovan family from?

You can see how Rovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rovan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Rovan family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Rovan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovan 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 Rovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rovan. 20% of Rovan men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Superintendent
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Rovan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Rovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovan 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Rovan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rovan. For the veterans among your Rovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rovan in 1962 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovan 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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