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Rowele Family History

Rowele 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, Rowett, Rogel, Rowe, Rosell, Powell, Howell, Fowle, Mowell

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Where is the Rowele family from?

You can see how Rowele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowele family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rowele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rowele family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowele's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rowele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowele 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 34 census records available for the last name Rowele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowele 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 Rowele. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rowele. For the veterans among your Rowele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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