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Rowells Family History

Rowells 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: Rowell, Howells, Rosell, Wells, Powell, Howell, Mowell, Cowell

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Where is the Rowells family from?

You can see how Rowells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowells families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Rowells families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rowells's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Rowells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowells 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 Rowells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowells. 58% of Rowells men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Gardener
    11%

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Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Rowells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowells 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rowells. 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 172 military records available for the last name Rowells. For the veterans among your Rowells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowells lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rowells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rowells in 1968 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowells

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowells 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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