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Rowdell Family History

Rowdell 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: Rowell, Rodell, Dowdell, Roedell, Rowsell, Rundell, Dowdall, Rosell

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Rowdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowdell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rowdell. 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 Rowdell. For the veterans among your Rowdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowdell lifespan?

Average Rowdell life expectancy in 1966 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowdell 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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