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Rowaton Family History

Rowaton 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: Rowton, Royston, Rolston, Roston, Rowan, Downton, Rosato, Roton

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Where is the Rowaton family from?

You can see how Rowaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowaton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rowaton families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowaton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rowaton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rowaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowaton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rowaton. 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 Rowaton. For the veterans among your Rowaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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