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Rowsan Family History

Rowsan 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: Rowan, Rowson, Bowman, Rosa, Rowland, Roman, Rosman, Roan, Rozman

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Where is the Rowsan family from?

You can see how Rowsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowsan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rowsan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowsan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rowsan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Rowsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowsan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rowsan. 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 Rowsan. For the veterans among your Rowsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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