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Rowster Family History

Rowster 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: Roster, Royster, Rowser, Oster, Forster, Koster, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Rowster family from?

You can see how Rowster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rowster families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowster's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rowster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowster 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 20 census records available for the last name Rowster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rowster. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rowster. For the veterans among your Rowster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowster lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Rowster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rowster in 1977 was 92, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowster 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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