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Rowbury Family History

Rowbury Surname Meaning

see Rowberry.

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


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Where is the Rowbury family from?

You can see how Rowbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rowbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rowbury families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rowbury's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Rowbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rowbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowbury. 60% of Rowbury men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Rowbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowbury 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Rowbury. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rowbury. For the veterans among your Rowbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowbury lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rowbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rowbury in 1963 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowbury 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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