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Rowlet Family History

Rowlet 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: Rowley, Rowlett, Rowles, Rowlee, Cowley, Rowett, Howley, Mollet, Rowe

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Where is the Rowlet family from?

You can see how Rowlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Rowlet families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rowlet's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rowlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlet 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 Rowlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowlet. 40% of Rowlet men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Roller
    20%

What Rowlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlet 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rowlet. 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 133 military records available for the last name Rowlet. For the veterans among your Rowlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Rowlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rowlet in 1970 was 52, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowlet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlet 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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