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Rowdabaugh Family History

Rowdabaugh Name 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: Rodabaugh, Raudabaugh, Radabaugh, Rorabaugh, Rodebaugh, Rodenbaugh

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Where is the Rowdabaugh family from?

You can see how Rowdabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowdabaugh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rowdabaugh families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowdabaugh's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rowdabaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowdabaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowdabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowdabaugh. 100% of Rowdabaugh men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Rowdabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowdabaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rowdabaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Rowdabaugh. For the veterans among your Rowdabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowdabaugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Rowdabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rowdabaugh in 1968 was 74, and 92 in 1985.

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