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Rowsell Family History

Rowsell Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Roussell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rowsell family from?

You can see how Rowsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 337 Rowsell families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rowsell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rowsell families in 1891.
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What did your Rowsell 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 Rowsell. 16% of Rowsell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Rowsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowsell were Carpenter joiner and Incapacitated.

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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
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Farm Carter
    6%
  • Carpenter joiner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Rowsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowsell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rowsell. 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 Rowsell. For the veterans among your Rowsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowsell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rowsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rowsell in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowsell 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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