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Rowa Family History

Rowa 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: Rosa, Rota, Roda, Roza, Rowe, Roma, Rowan, Roca, Roa, Row

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Where is the Rowa family from?

You can see how Rowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rowa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Rowa families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rowa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rowa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowa 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 Rowa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowa. 43% of Rowa men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rowa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowa were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Rowa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Rowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowa 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Rowa. 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 312 military records available for the last name Rowa. For the veterans among your Rowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowa lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Rowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rowa in 1978 was 60, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowa 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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