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Rowberg Family History

Rowberg 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: Roberg, Rodberg, Rosberg, Romberg, Froberg, Robert, Holberg, Kolberg

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Where is the Rowberg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowberg 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 Rowberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Rowberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowberg 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rowberg. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rowberg. For the veterans among your Rowberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rowberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rowberg in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowberg 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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