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Rowsher Family History

Rowsher 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: Bowsher, Rowser, Risher, Roser, Rother, Roesler, Bowser, Lowther

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Where is the Rowsher family from?

You can see how Rowsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowsher family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rowsher family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowsher's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Rowsher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Rowsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowsher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rowsher. 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 Rowsher. For the veterans among your Rowsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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