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Rowdon Family History

Rowdon Surname Meaning

see Rowden.

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


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Where is the Rowdon family from?

You can see how Rowdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Rowdon families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rowdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowdon families in 1891.
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What did your Rowdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowdon. 43% of Rowdon men worked as a Retired and 80% of Rowdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowdon were Plumber and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Retired
    43%
  • Horseman On Farm
    29%
  • Plumber
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rowdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowdon 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Rowdon. 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 242 military records available for the last name Rowdon. For the veterans among your Rowdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowdon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rowdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rowdon in 1966 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowdon 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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