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Rowaley Family History

Rowaley 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: Rowley, Cowley, Howley, Townley, Bowley, Rosales, Crowley, Ramaley

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Where is the Rowaley family from?

You can see how Rowaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowaley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rowaley family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowaley's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Rowaley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowaley 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 3 census records available for the last name Rowaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowaley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rowaley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rowaley. For the veterans among your Rowaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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