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Rovere Family History

Rovere 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: Revere, Rover, Rivere, Over, Cover, Roder, Rivers, Robert, Roker

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Where is the Rovere family from?

You can see how Rovere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rovere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Rovere families living in Sussex. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rovere's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rovere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovere 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 Rovere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovere. 36% of Rovere men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Rovere women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Waiter
    36%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Rovere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rovere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovere 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rovere. 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 265 military records available for the last name Rovere. For the veterans among your Rovere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovere lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rovere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rovere in 1957 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovere 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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