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Rowas Family History

Rowas 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: Rodas, Rosas, Rozas, Rowan, Rojas, Romas, Roxas, Ross, Jonas, Ras

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Where is the Rowas family from?

You can see how Rowas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rowas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rowas families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowas's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Rowas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Rowas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowas 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rowas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rowas. For the veterans among your Rowas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Rowas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rowas in 1970 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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