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Roewert Family History

Roewert Surname 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: Rowett, Robert, Roemer, Roeder, Roeber, Loewer, Roeger, Goedert

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Where is the Roewert family from?

You can see how Roewert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roewert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roewert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Roewert families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Roewert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roewert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roewert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Roewert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roewert 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Roewert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Roewert. For the veterans among your Roewert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roewert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Roewert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roewert in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roewert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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