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Rowat Family History

Rowat Name Meaning

see Rowatt .

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


Similar surnames: Rowan, Roat, Mowat, Howat, Donat, Rout, Rosa, Root, Rowett, Rota

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Where is the Rowat family from?

You can see how Rowat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rowat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 30 Rowat families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rowat's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rowat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rowat. 61% of Rowat men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rowat women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowat were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rowat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowat 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Rowat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Rowat. For the veterans among your Rowat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rowat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rowat in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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