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Rowda Family History

Rowda 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: Roda, Ronda, Rodda, Dowda, Boda, Rode, Rada, Rosa, Rota, Oda

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Where is the Rowda family from?

You can see how Rowda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowda family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rowda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Rowda families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowda's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rowda families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowda 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 61 census records available for the last name Rowda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowda 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rowda. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rowda. For the veterans among your Rowda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowda lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rowda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rowda in 1971 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowda 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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