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Rowser Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Rauser .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bowser, Rouser, Howser, Clowser, Reaser, Rouzer, Houser, Crowder

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Where is the Rowser family from?

You can see how Rowser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Rowser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rowser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rowser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowser. 54% of Rowser men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Rowser women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowser were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    72%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowser 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Rowser. 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 372 military records available for the last name Rowser. For the veterans among your Rowser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rowser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rowser in 1952 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

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