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Rowry Family History

Rowry 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: Mowry, Lowry, Towry, Howry, Roy, Dobry, Rowe, Ory, Rohr, Lory

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Where is the Rowry family from?

You can see how Rowry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rowry family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowry's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rowry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowry 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 195 census records available for the last name Rowry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowry 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rowry. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rowry. For the veterans among your Rowry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowry lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rowry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rowry in 1958 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowry 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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