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Rowlatt Family History

Rowlatt Surname Meaning

see Rowlett.

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


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Where is the Rowlatt family from?

You can see how Rowlatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Rowlatt families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rowlatt's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rowlatt families in 1891.
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What did your Rowlatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowlatt. 27% of Rowlatt men worked as a Farm Labourer and 84% of Rowlatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowlatt were General Labourer and Wholesale Clothing Coat Machi.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Police Constable
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Wholesale Clothing Coat Machi
    2%

What Rowlatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rowlatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlatt 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Rowlatt. 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 343 military records available for the last name Rowlatt. For the veterans among your Rowlatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlatt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Rowlatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rowlatt in 1966 was 83, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlatt 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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