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Rowin Family History

Rowin Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Polish Rowiński (see Rowinski). Perhaps an altered form of English Rowan.

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


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Where is the Rowin family from?

You can see how Rowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Rowin families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rowin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowin families in 1891.
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What did your Rowin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowin. 100% of Rowin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowin 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Rowin. 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 510 military records available for the last name Rowin. For the veterans among your Rowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rowin in 1944 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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