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Rowsky Family History

Rowsky 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: Rowsey, Brodsky, Grodsky, Trosky, Rowley, Rousey, Wolsky, Roske

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Where is the Rowsky family from?

You can see how Rowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rowsky family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowsky's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Rowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rowsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowsky 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rowsky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rowsky. For the veterans among your Rowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowsky lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Rowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rowsky in 1982 was 94, and 76 in 1996.

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