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Rowek Family History

Rowek 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: Rozek, Rowe, Rojek, Rolek, Rowen, Rose, Rode, Rock, Rook, Rover

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Where is the Rowek family from?

You can see how Rowek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rowek families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Rowek families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rowek families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rowek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowek. 100% of Rowek men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Rowek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Rowek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowek 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rowek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rowek. For the veterans among your Rowek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowek lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Rowek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rowek in 1992 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowek 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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