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Rowsom Family History

Rowsom 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: Rowson, Rowton, Rosson, Rosol, Bossom, Rosso, Rossow, Folsom, Roisum

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Where is the Rowsom family from?

You can see how Rowsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowsom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Rowsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Rowsom families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowsom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rowsom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowsom 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 Rowsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rowsom. 80% of Rowsom men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farmers Son
    20%

What Rowsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Rowsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowsom 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rowsom. 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 118 military records available for the last name Rowsom. For the veterans among your Rowsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowsom lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Rowsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rowsom in 1977 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowsom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowsom 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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