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Rowcroft Family History

Rowcroft Surname Meaning

see Rycroft.

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


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Where is the Rowcroft family from?

You can see how Rowcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowcroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rowcroft family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowcroft's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rowcroft families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowcroft 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 Rowcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowcroft. 34% of Rowcroft men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 80% of Rowcroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowcroft were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Retired Farmer
    34%
  • Insurance Agent
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    4%

What Rowcroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rowcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowcroft 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Rowcroft. 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 260 military records available for the last name Rowcroft. For the veterans among your Rowcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowcroft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rowcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rowcroft in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowcroft 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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