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Rowat Family History

Rowat Surname Meaning

see Rowatt.

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


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Where is the Rowat family from?

You can see how Rowat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rowat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 14 Rowat families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rowat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowat 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 Rowat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowat. 72% of Rowat 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
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Rowat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rowat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowat 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Rowat. 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 255 military records available for the last name Rowat. For the veterans among your Rowat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rowat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rowat in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowat 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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