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Rovertson Family History

Rovertson 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: Robertson, Overton, Sivertson, Rogerson, Severtson, Roberton

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Where is the Rovertson family from?

You can see how Rovertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovertson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rovertson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Rovertson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovertson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rovertson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Rovertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovertson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rovertson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rovertson. For the veterans among your Rovertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovertson lifespan?

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