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Rowenhonst Family History

Rowenhonst 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: Rosenquist, Rosenson, Batenhorst, Bornhorst, Weghorst, Rowett

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Where is the Rowenhonst family from?

You can see how Rowenhonst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowenhonst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rowenhonst family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowenhonst's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Rowenhonst families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Rowenhonst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowenhonst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rowenhonst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rowenhonst. For the veterans among your Rowenhonst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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