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Rowswell Family History

Rowswell Surname Meaning

see Rosewell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rowswell family from?

You can see how Rowswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowswell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Rowswell families living in Somerset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rowswell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rowswell families in 1891.
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What did your Rowswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowswell. 27% of Rowswell men worked as a Farmer and 92% of Rowswell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowswell were Farmer butcher and Glove Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Collar Machinist
    3%
  • Glove Maker
    3%

What Rowswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rowswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowswell 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Rowswell. 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 285 military records available for the last name Rowswell. For the veterans among your Rowswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowswell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rowswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rowswell in 1957 was 52, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowswell 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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