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Rower Family History

Rower Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Anglo-Norman French roer ‘wheelwright’ (Old French roier rouwier rouer an agent derivative of roue ‘wheel’). Compare Wheeler.

English: occupational name from Middle English rouer(e) ‘rower oarsman’. Compare Rother.

German (Röwer): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rower family from?

You can see how Rower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rower family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rower families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Rower families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rower's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rower families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rower ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rower. 100% of Rower men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Rower women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

What Rower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rower 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rower. 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 848 military records available for the last name Rower. For the veterans among your Rower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rower lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rower in 1959 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rower 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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