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Rowen Family History

Rowen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rowan. East German: variant of Rowe. This surname is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rowen family from?

You can see how Rowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 76 Rowen families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rowen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowen 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 Rowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowen. 31% of Rowen men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Rowen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowen were General Farm Worker and Shop Assistant.

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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 Labourer
    31%
  • French Polisher
    24%
  • Stripper grinder
    16%
  • General Farm Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

What Rowen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Rowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rowen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rowen. For the veterans among your Rowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rowen in 1950 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowen 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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