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Rowit Family History

Rowit 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: Rowin, Rout, Root, Rowett, Rodis, Rowe, Rost, Rosi, Rolin, Robin

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Where is the Rowit family from?

You can see how Rowit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1861. The most Rowit families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Rowit family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rowit families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowit 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 17 census records available for the last name Rowit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rowit. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rowit. For the veterans among your Rowit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowit lifespan?

Average Rowit life expectancy in 1980 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowit 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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