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Rowr Family History

Rowr 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: Rowe, Rohr, Row, Rong, Ross, Low, Rose, Rode, Bow, Rock

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Where is the Rowr family from?

You can see how Rowr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rowr families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rowr's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Rowr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowr 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 301 census records available for the last name Rowr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowr 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rowr. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rowr. For the veterans among your Rowr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowr 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 Rowr

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