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Rowantree Family History

Rowantree 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: Rowntree, Rountree, Roundtree, Rosentreter, Volante, Brownlee, Rowan

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Where is the Rowantree family from?

You can see how Rowantree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowantree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rowantree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rowantree families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rowantree's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rowantree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowantree 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 Rowantree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowantree. 100% of Rowantree 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%

What Rowantree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Rowantree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowantree 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rowantree. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rowantree. For the veterans among your Rowantree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowantree lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Rowantree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rowantree in 1974 was 89, and 96 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowantree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowantree 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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