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Rowle Family History

Rowle Surname Meaning

see Rowell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rowle family from?

You can see how Rowle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Rowle families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rowle's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Rowle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rowle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowle. 100% of Rowle 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowle 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Rowle. 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 170 military records available for the last name Rowle. For the veterans among your Rowle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Rowle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rowle in 1968 was 72, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowle 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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