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Rows Family History

Rows 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: Ross, Roos, Ros, Rowe, Roes, Rous, Roys, Prows, Rowse, Rohs

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Where is the Rows family from?

You can see how Rows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Rows families living in Cornwall. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rows's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rows surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rows ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rows. 87% of Rows 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
    87%
  • Apartments boarders
    14%

What Rows family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rows 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Rows. 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 985 military records available for the last name Rows. For the veterans among your Rows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rows lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Rows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rows in 1993 was 67, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rows

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rows 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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