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Rowstin Family History

Rowstin 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: Royston, Rolston, Rowton, Rosten, Roston, Rossin, Rosin, Rowin

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Where is the Rowstin family from?

You can see how Rowstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowstin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rowstin families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowstin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rowstin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowstin 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 16 census records available for the last name Rowstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowstin 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 Rowstin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rowstin. For the veterans among your Rowstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowstin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowstin

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