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Rowentree Family History

Rowentree 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: Rowntree, Rountree, Rosentreter, Rosengren, Roundtree, Rowett

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Where is the Rowentree family from?

You can see how Rowentree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowentree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Rowentree families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Rowentree families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rowentree's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rowentree families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Rowentree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowentree 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rowentree. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rowentree. For the veterans among your Rowentree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowentree

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