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Rowlinson Family History

Rowlinson Surname Meaning

see Rollinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rowlinson family from?

You can see how Rowlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 395 Rowlinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rowlinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rowlinson families in 1891.
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What did your Rowlinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowlinson. 15% of Rowlinson men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Rowlinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowlinson were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Household 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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

What Rowlinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Rowlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rowlinson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rowlinson. For the veterans among your Rowlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlinson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rowlinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rowlinson in 1964 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlinson 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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