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Rowbotom Family History

Rowbotom 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: Rowbottom, Rowbotham, Rowton, Rozeboom, Rubottom, Robotham, Roseboom

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Where is the Rowbotom family from?

You can see how Rowbotom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowbotom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Rowbotom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rowbotom families living in Staffordshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Rowbotom's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rowbotom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Rowbotom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowbotom 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rowbotom. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rowbotom. For the veterans among your Rowbotom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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