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Rowader Family History

Rowader 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: Roder, Rader, Roeder, Crowder, Reader, Gowder, Mowder, Rowden

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Where is the Rowader family from?

You can see how Rowader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowader family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rowader families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rowader's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rowader families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowader 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 31 census records available for the last name Rowader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowader 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 Rowader. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rowader. For the veterans among your Rowader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowader lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Rowader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rowader in 1974 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowader 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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