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Rowike Family History

Rowike 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, Romine, Goike, Koike, Roske, Dowie, Rike, Cowie, Bowie, Nowik

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Where is the Rowike family from?

You can see how Rowike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowike family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rowike families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rowike families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowike's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rowike families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowike 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 97 census records available for the last name Rowike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowike 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Rowike. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rowike. For the veterans among your Rowike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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