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Rowny Family History

Rowny 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: Rong, Brown, Downey, Roy, Rodney, Rowe, Roan, Crown, Towne, Rodway

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Where is the Rowny family from?

You can see how Rowny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowny families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Rowny family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowny's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rowny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowny 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 Rowny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowny. 60% of Rowny men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Rowny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Rowny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowny 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Rowny. 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 98 military records available for the last name Rowny. For the veterans among your Rowny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rowny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rowny in 1964 was 69, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowny 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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