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Rouwens Family History

Rouwens 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: Bouwens, Bauwens, Bowens, Owens, Rubens, Rowen, Cowens, Brouwers

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Where is the Rouwens family from?

You can see how Rouwens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouwens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rouwens family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Rouwens's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Rouwens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouwens 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 20 census records available for the last name Rouwens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouwens 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rouwens. 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 Rouwens. For the veterans among your Rouwens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouwens lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Rouwens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rouwens in 1979 was 94, and 96 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rouwens 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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