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Rowdy Family History

Rowdy 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: Gowdy, Roddy, Rody, Browdy, Roady, Mowdy, Dowdy, Jowdy, Rode, Goody

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Where is the Rowdy family from?

You can see how Rowdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowdy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rowdy family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowdy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rowdy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowdy. 100% of Rowdy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rowdy women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Rowdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowdy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rowdy. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rowdy. For the veterans among your Rowdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowdy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rowdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rowdy in 1964 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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