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Rowett Family History

Rowett Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): of Norman origin in Cornwall perhaps a variant of Rolt Old French Ro(h)alt Rohaut becoming Middle English Rowat and Rowet.

See Routt of which it may sometimes be a variant.

From the Middle English personal name Roet, a pet form of Ro(w), which is a variant of the Norman personal name Rolfe.

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


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Where is the Rowett family from?

You can see how Rowett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Rowett families living in Cornwall. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rowett's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rowett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowett 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 Rowett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowett. 14% of Rowett men worked as a Coal Hewer and 78% of Rowett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowett were Coal Hewer (heavy Worker) 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

  • Coal Hewer
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Police Constable
    10%
  • Coal Hewer (heavy Worker)
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rowett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rowett. 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 849 military records available for the last name Rowett. For the veterans among your Rowett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rowett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rowett in 1964 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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