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Rowyee Family History

Rowyee 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: Rowzee, Rowlee, Royce, Rowe, Royse, Royer, Rowley, Royle, Rowsey

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Where is the Rowyee family from?

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

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What is the average Rowyee lifespan?

Average Rowyee life expectancy in 1970 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowyee 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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