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Rognow Family History

Rognow 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: Roggow, Rogow, Rogne, Rannow, Rossow, Tornow, Rockow, Ragno, Zornow

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Where is the Rognow family from?

You can see how Rognow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rognow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rognow families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rognow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rognow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rognow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rognow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rognow. 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 Rognow. For the veterans among your Rognow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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