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Rhow Family History

Rhow 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: Chow, Rhew, Show, Rho, How, Row, Chon, Cho, Zhou, Low

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Where is the Rhow family from?

You can see how Rhow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rhow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rhow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhow 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 61 census records available for the last name Rhow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rhow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rhow. For the veterans among your Rhow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Rhow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rhow in 1978 was 68, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhow 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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