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Rowlard Family History

Rowlard 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: Rowland, Pollard, Howard, Dowland, Coward, Boilard, Bollard, Dollard

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Where is the Rowlard family from?

You can see how Rowlard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rowlard families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rowlard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowlard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlard 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 89 census records available for the last name Rowlard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rowlard. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rowlard. For the veterans among your Rowlard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlard lifespan?

Average Rowlard life expectancy in 1986 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlard 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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