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Rowon Family History

Rowon 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: Rowton, Rowan, Rolon, Rowin, Rowen, Roton, Rowson, Roon, Kwon, Rook

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Where is the Rowon family from?

You can see how Rowon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rowon families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rowon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rowon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowon 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 185 census records available for the last name Rowon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowon 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rowon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rowon. For the veterans among your Rowon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowon 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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