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Rownell Family History

Rownell 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: Rowell, Brownell, Rowsell, Pownell, Cornell, Rosell, Powell, Howell

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Where is the Rownell family from?

You can see how Rownell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rownell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Rownell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rownell family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Rownell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rownell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rownell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rownell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rownell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rownell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rownell. For the veterans among your Rownell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rownell lifespan?

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