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Rovey Family History

Rovey 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, Tovey, Dovey, Bovey, Sovey, Covey, Hovey, Robey, Povey, Roley

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Where is the Rovey family from?

You can see how Rovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rovey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rovey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rovey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovey 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 Rovey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rovey. 100% of Rovey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rovey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Rovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovey 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rovey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Rovey. For the veterans among your Rovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rovey in 1970 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovey 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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