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Rowis Family History

Rowis 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: Rodis, Rowin, Powis, Ronis, Rewis, Kowis, Dowis, Ross, Reis, Lewis

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Where is the Rowis family from?

You can see how Rowis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rowis families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Rowis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rowis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowis 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 78 census records available for the last name Rowis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rowis. 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 Rowis. For the veterans among your Rowis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowis

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