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Rowsey Family History

Rowsey Name Meaning

Altered form of a Walloon or perhaps French (mainly northern) surname probably Rouzé or Rousé (see Rouse ) variants of Rosé (see Rose ). The surname Rowsey was brought to North America from England. Compare Rousey and Rowzee .

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


Similar surnames: Rowse, Rousey, Roussey, Rossen, Rowley, Howse, Mowrey, Rolley, Cossey

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Where is the Rowsey family from?

You can see how Rowsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Rowsey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rowsey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rowsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowsey. 28% of Rowsey men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Rowsey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowsey were Salesman and Housemaid. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housemaid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rowsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowsey 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Rowsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rowsey. For the veterans among your Rowsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowsey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rowsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rowsey in 1952 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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