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Rovello Family History

Rovello 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: Novello, Covello, Revello, Rosello, Robello, Rosell, Rowell, Rossello

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Where is the Rovello family from?

You can see how Rovello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rovello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rovello family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovello's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rovello families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovello 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 Rovello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovello. 47% of Rovello men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rovello women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rovello were New Worker and Operator.

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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
    47%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Rovello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Rovello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovello 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Rovello. 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 69 military records available for the last name Rovello. For the veterans among your Rovello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovello lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rovello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rovello in 1956 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovello 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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