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Rowb Family History

Rowb 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: Rowe, Robb, Row, Rong, Ross, Low, Rose, Rode, Bow, Rock

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Where is the Rowb family from?

You can see how Rowb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rowb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rowb families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowb's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rowb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Rowb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowb 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rowb. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rowb. For the veterans among your Rowb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowb lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowb 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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