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Rowlerson Family History

Rowlerson Surname Meaning

see Rollinson.

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


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Where is the Rowlerson family from?

You can see how Rowlerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlerson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Rowlerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Rowlerson families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rowlerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowlerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowlerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowlerson. 100% of Rowlerson 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 986 census records available for the last name Rowlerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlerson 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Rowlerson. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rowlerson. For the veterans among your Rowlerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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