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Rowold Family History

Rowold 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: Wold, Rowell, Rotolo, Rosol, Howald, Brovold, Konold, Honold, Ronald

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Where is the Rowold family from?

You can see how Rowold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rowold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Rowold families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rowold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rowold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowold. 53% of Rowold 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
    53%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowold 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Rowold. 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 577 military records available for the last name Rowold. For the veterans among your Rowold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rowold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rowold in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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