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Rowal Family History

Rowal 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: Rosal, Rogal, Rowan, Royal, Kowal, Rohal, Real, Rosa, Rota, Roman

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Where is the Rowal family from?

You can see how Rowal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Rowal families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowal's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rowal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowal 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 Rowal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowal. 56% of Rowal men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Meat Butcher
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%

What Rowal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Rowal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowal 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Rowal. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rowal. For the veterans among your Rowal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowal lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1996, in the United States, Rowal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rowal in 1995 was 72, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowal 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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