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Roweton Family History

Roweton 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: Rowton, Royston, Rolston, Rowett, Roston, Moreton, Downton, Rowen

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Where is the Roweton family from?

You can see how Roweton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roweton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roweton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Roweton families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roweton's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Roweton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roweton 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 Roweton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roweton. 100% of Roweton men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Roweton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roweton 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 immigration records available for the last name Roweton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Roweton. For the veterans among your Roweton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roweton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Roweton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roweton in 1967 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roweton 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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