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Roewe Family History

Roewe Surname Meaning

North German (Röwe): metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of turnips from Middle Low German rove ‘turnip’.

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


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Where is the Roewe family from?

You can see how Roewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Roewe family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roewe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roewe families in 1891.
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What did your Roewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and International were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roewe. 100% of Roewe men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Roewe women worked as an International.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • International
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Roewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Roewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roewe 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Roewe. 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 98 military records available for the last name Roewe. For the veterans among your Roewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roewe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Roewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roewe in 1965 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roewe 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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