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Rowark Family History

Rowark 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: Roark, Howard, Coward, Ozark, Nowak, Lewark, Rozak, Newark, Rowan

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Where is the Rowark family from?

You can see how Rowark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowark family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rowark families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rowark's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rowark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rowark ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowark. 79% of Rowark women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    22%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowark 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rowark. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Rowark. For the veterans among your Rowark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowark lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Rowark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rowark in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowark 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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