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Rowilson Family History

Rowilson 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: Wilson, Rowlison, Rolison, Robinson, Howison, Robison, Powelson

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Where is the Rowilson family from?

You can see how Rowilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowilson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rowilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rowilson families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rowilson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rowilson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Rowilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowilson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rowilson. 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 military records available for the last name Rowilson. For the veterans among your Rowilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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