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Rowten Family History

Rowten 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: Rowton, Rosten, Roten, Rowden, Rowen, Bowden, Cowden, Rutten, Botten

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Where is the Rowten family from?

You can see how Rowten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rowten families living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowten's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Rowten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Rowten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowten 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rowten. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rowten. For the veterans among your Rowten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowten lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Rowten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rowten in 1982 was 80, and 50 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowten 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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