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Rowatt Family History

Rowatt Surname Meaning

From the Older Scots personal name Rowat perhaps representing a pronunciation of the (Norman) Old French personal name Ro(h)ald.

See Rolt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rowatt family from?

You can see how Rowatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rowatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Rowatt families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rowatt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rowatt families in 1891.
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What did your Rowatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowatt. 100% of Rowatt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rowatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowatt 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Rowatt. 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 231 military records available for the last name Rowatt. For the veterans among your Rowatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowatt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rowatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rowatt in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowatt 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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