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Rowin Name Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Polish Rowiński (see Rowinski ). Perhaps an altered form of English Rowan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Robin, Rodin, Rowen, Roen, Ron, Roton, Gowen, Howie, Cowin, Gowin

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Where is the Rowin family from?

You can see how Rowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rowin families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rowin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rowin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Household were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowin. 25% of Rowin men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rowin women worked as a Household. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowin were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Household
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowin 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Rowin. 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 510 military records available for the last name Rowin. For the veterans among your Rowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rowin in 1944 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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