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Rohowsky Family History

Rohowsky 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: Rogowski, Borowsky, Grohowski, Rakowsky, Borowski, Rakowski, Borofsky

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Where is the Rohowsky family from?

You can see how Rohowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rohowsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rohowsky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Rohowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohowsky 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rohowsky. 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 93 military records available for the last name Rohowsky. For the veterans among your Rohowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohowsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Rohowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rohowsky in 1970 was 83, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohowsky 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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