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Rowger Family History

Rowger 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: Roger, Roeger, Rowser, Rodger, Cowger, Roiger, Rover, Gower, Power

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Where is the Rowger family from?

You can see how Rowger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rowger families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rowger family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowger's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Rowger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowger 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 46 census records available for the last name Rowger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rowger. 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 military records available for the last name Rowger. For the veterans among your Rowger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowger 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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