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Rowil Family History

Rowil 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: Rowin, Rodis, Rogel, Rowe, Roll, Reil, Crowl, Rowell, Rosi, Rolin

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Where is the Rowil family from?

You can see how Rowil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Rowil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rowil family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowil's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Rowil families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowil 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 25 census records available for the last name Rowil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowil 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rowil. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rowil. For the veterans among your Rowil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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