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Rowie Family History

Rowie 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: Rowe, Dowie, Cowie, Bowie, Rowin, Rorie, Howie, Rodie, Rosie, Robie

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Where is the Rowie family from?

You can see how Rowie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rowie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Rowie families living in Banffshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rowie's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Rowie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowie 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 Rowie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowie. 100% of Rowie women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rowie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Rowie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowie 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Rowie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rowie. For the veterans among your Rowie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Rowie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rowie in 1975 was 54, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowie 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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