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Rowrie Family History

Rowrie 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: Rorie, Lowrie, Rowe, Norrie, Corrie, Comrie, Dowie, Cowie, Bowie

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Where is the Rowrie family from?

You can see how Rowrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Rowrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rowrie families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rowrie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rowrie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowrie 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 39 census records available for the last name Rowrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowrie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rowrie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rowrie. For the veterans among your Rowrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowrie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowrie 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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