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Rovel Family History

Rovel 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: Rover, Rogel, Revel, Robel, Jovel, Ravel, Rosel, Dovel, Hovel, Kovel

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Where is the Rovel family from?

You can see how Rovel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rovel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Rovel families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovel's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Rovel families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Rovel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovel 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rovel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rovel. For the veterans among your Rovel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Rovel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rovel in 1975 was 79, and 82 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovel 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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