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Rowlley Family History

Rowlley 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: Rowley, Rolley, Cowley, Howley, Folley, Woolley, Townley, Bowley

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Where is the Rowlley family from?

You can see how Rowlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowlley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rowlley families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rowlley's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Rowlley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Rowlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rowlley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rowlley. For the veterans among your Rowlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlley 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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