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Roweth Family History

Roweth 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: Rowett, Roseth, Roeth, Howeth, Roth, Rowe, Rowell, Koeth, Routh

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Where is the Roweth family from?

You can see how Roweth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roweth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roweth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Roweth family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roweth's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Roweth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roweth 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 Roweth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roweth. 100% of Roweth men worked as an Agricultural Labourer.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Roweth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roweth 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Roweth. 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 19 military records available for the last name Roweth. For the veterans among your Roweth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roweth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roweth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roweth in 1965 was 76, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roweth 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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