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Rowitch Family History

Rowitch 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: Rodich, Rozich, Rosich, Ritch, Bowditch, Kowatch, Polich, Rich, Roth

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowitch 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 Rowitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowitch 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rowitch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rowitch. For the veterans among your Rowitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowitch lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Rowitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rowitch in 1980 was 81, and 94 in 1987.

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