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Roowe Family History

Roowe 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: Rowe, Roewe, Roope, Roose, Rooke, Roome, Roode, Moore, Rose, Rode

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Where is the Roowe family from?

You can see how Roowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roowe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Roowe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roowe family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roowe's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Roowe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roowe 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 37 census records available for the last name Roowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roowe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Roowe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roowe. For the veterans among your Roowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roowe lifespan?

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