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Rowlan Family History

Rowlan Surname Meaning

English (South London): variant of Rowland with loss of -d.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rowlan family from?

You can see how Rowlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Rowlan families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rowlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowlan families in 1891.
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What did your Rowlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leather Working Sharing Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowlan. 100% of Rowlan men worked as a Leather Working Sharing Machinist and 100% of Rowlan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Leather Working Sharing Machinist
    100%

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 Rowlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rowlan. 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 450 military records available for the last name Rowlan. For the veterans among your Rowlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rowlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rowlan in 1964 was 38, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlan 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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