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Rovles Family History

Rovles 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: Robles, Rowles, Roles, Rover, Toles, Rodes, Rokes, Doles, Rives

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Where is the Rovles family from?

You can see how Rovles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rovles family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovles's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rovles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rovles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rovles. 100% of Rovles men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Rovles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rovles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rovles. For the veterans among your Rovles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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