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Rowohlt Family History

Rowohlt 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: Root, Rowett, Rowell, Rotolo, Wohl, Rosol, Rosholt, Roethle, Hohlt

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Where is the Rowohlt family from?

You can see how Rowohlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowohlt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowohlt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rowohlt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowohlt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rowohlt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowohlt 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 143 census records available for the last name Rowohlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowohlt 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Rowohlt. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rowohlt. For the veterans among your Rowohlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowohlt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Rowohlt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rowohlt in 1965 was 56, and 55 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowohlt 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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