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Rowlanson Family History

Rowlanson 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: Rowlison, Rollinson, Rawlinson, Rowland, Ranson, Swanson, Rolfson

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Where is the Rowlanson family from?

You can see how Rowlanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlanson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowlanson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rowlanson families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowlanson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Rowlanson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Rowlanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlanson 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 Rowlanson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rowlanson. For the veterans among your Rowlanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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