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Rowch Family History

Rowch 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: Roch, Roach, Rouch, Rosch, Rich, Rock, Roth, Hoch, Rodich, Posch

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Where is the Rowch family from?

You can see how Rowch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rowch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Rowch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rowch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowch 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 74 census records available for the last name Rowch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rowch. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rowch. For the veterans among your Rowch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowch lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Rowch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rowch in 1977 was 61, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowch 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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