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Rowhan Family History

Rowhan Surname Meaning

see Roughan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rowhan family from?

You can see how Rowhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowhan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rowhan families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rowhan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rowhan families in 1880.
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What did your Rowhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowhan. 100% of Rowhan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Rowhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowhan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rowhan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rowhan. For the veterans among your Rowhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowhan lifespan?

Average Rowhan life expectancy in 1991 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowhan 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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