This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rohwer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rohwer Family History

Rohwer Surname Meaning

North German:: shortened form of Rohwedder. (Röhwer): variant of Röwer (see Roever).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rohwer family from?

You can see how Rohwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohwer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohwer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rohwer families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rohwer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rohwer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rohwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohwer. 45% of Rohwer men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Rohwer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohwer were Farm Laborer and Farmer.

View Census Data for Rohwer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

What Rohwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rohwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohwer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rohwer

Passenger Lists

There are 881 immigration records available for the last name Rohwer. 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.

View all Rohwer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 668 military records available for the last name Rohwer. For the veterans among your Rohwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rohwer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rohwer family history

Discover More

What is the average Rohwer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rohwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rohwer in 1961 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohwer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohwer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rohwer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial