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Rowens Family History

Rowens 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: Bowens, Owens, Rowen, Cowens, Gowens, Rowett, Rodes, Ovens, Rowe

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Where is the Rowens family from?

You can see how Rowens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rowens families living in Shropshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rowens's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Rowens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowens 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 Rowens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowens. 27% of Rowens men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowens 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Rowens. 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 160 military records available for the last name Rowens. For the veterans among your Rowens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowens lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rowens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rowens in 1957 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowens 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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