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Rowyer Family History

Rowyer 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: Royer, Bowyer, Rowser, Rover, Gower, Power, Roder, Bower, Roemer

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Where is the Rowyer family from?

You can see how Rowyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rowyer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rowyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rowyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowyer 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 211 census records available for the last name Rowyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowyer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rowyer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rowyer. For the veterans among your Rowyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowyer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowyer

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