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Rowsome Family History

Rowsome 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: Newsome, Rowse, Rowson, Ransome, Roome, Rose, Rowe, Ledsome, Rowton

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Where is the Rowsome family from?

You can see how Rowsome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowsome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowsome families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Rowsome families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowsome's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rowsome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowsome 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 Rowsome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowsome. 100% of Rowsome women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rowsome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowsome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowsome 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Rowsome. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rowsome. For the veterans among your Rowsome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowsome lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Rowsome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rowsome in 1968 was 65, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowsome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowsome 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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