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Rowbatham Family History

Rowbatham 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: Rowbotham, Robotham, Rowbottom, Witham, Jonathan, Lowenthal, Downham

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Where is the Rowbatham family from?

You can see how Rowbatham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowbatham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowbatham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rowbatham family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowbatham's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Rowbatham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Rowbatham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowbatham 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rowbatham. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rowbatham. For the veterans among your Rowbatham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowbatham lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Rowbatham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rowbatham in 1974 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowbatham 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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