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Rowsen Family History

Rowsen 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: Rosen, Rowsey, Rowden, Rossen, Rowen, Rowser, Rowse, Rowson, Bowden

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Where is the Rowsen family from?

You can see how Rowsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowsen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rowsen families living in Dorset. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rowsen's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Rowsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Rowsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowsen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rowsen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rowsen. For the veterans among your Rowsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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