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Rowins Family History

Rowins 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: Rowin, Robins, Gowins, Rodis, Romine, Rolin, Robin, Rosing, Rodino

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Where is the Rowins family from?

You can see how Rowins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rowins family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowins's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rowins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Rowins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowins 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rowins. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rowins. For the veterans among your Rowins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowins lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Rowins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rowins in 1981 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowins 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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