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Rowlin Family History

Rowlin 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: Rolin, Rowin, Rollin, Roblin, Rowling, Nowlin, Bowlin, Dowlin, Joslin

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Where is the Rowlin family from?

You can see how Rowlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rowlin families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rowlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rowlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlin 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 Rowlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowlin. 100% of Rowlin men worked as a Wharf Labourer and 100% of Rowlin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wharf Labourer
    100%

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 Rowlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlin 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Rowlin. 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 215 military records available for the last name Rowlin. For the veterans among your Rowlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Rowlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rowlin in 1970 was 84, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlin 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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