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Rovos Family History

Rovos 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: Roos, Rokos, Ross, Rook, Rover, Boros, Root, Rodes, Ros, Rodis

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Where is the Rovos family from?

You can see how Rovos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rovos families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rovos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Rovos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovos 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rovos. 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 Rovos. For the veterans among your Rovos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Rovos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rovos in 1964 was 84, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rovos 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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