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Rowinski Family History

Rowinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Rowiński): habitational name for someone from Rowiny in Lublin Voivodeship (named with Ukrainian rovin ‘flatland’) or several places called Równa, Równe, Równo (adjective równy ‘flat’).

Alternatively, it may also refer to locations known as Rowy (rów ‘trench ditch’).

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


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Where is the Rowinski family from?

You can see how Rowinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowinski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rowinski families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rowinski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowinski families in 1891.
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What did your Rowinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowinski. 44% of Rowinski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rowinski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowinski were New Worker and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Painter
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowinski 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Rowinski. 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 350 military records available for the last name Rowinski. For the veterans among your Rowinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rowinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rowinski in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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