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Rowby Family History

Rowby 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: Roby, Roxby, Roy, Mosby, Corby, Raby, Rowe, Colby, Crosby, Worby

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Where is the Rowby family from?

You can see how Rowby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rowby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Rowby families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rowby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rowby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowby 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 Rowby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Shipyard Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowby. 100% of Rowby men worked as a General Shipyard Labourer and 100% of Rowby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Shipyard Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rowby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Rowby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowby 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rowby. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rowby. For the veterans among your Rowby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowby

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