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Rovney Family History

Rovney 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: Rodney, Rooney, Romney, Rovner, Roney, Torney, Rover, Dolney, Radney

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Where is the Rovney family from?

You can see how Rovney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rovney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Rovney family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rovney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovney 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 Rovney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rovney. 100% of Rovney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rovney women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rovney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Rovney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovney 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Rovney. 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 151 military records available for the last name Rovney. For the veterans among your Rovney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Rovney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rovney in 1966 was 23, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rovney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovney 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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