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Rowella Family History

Rowella 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: Rowell, Rotella, Rosell, Powell, Howell, Rella, Rinella, Ramella

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Where is the Rowella family from?

You can see how Rowella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowella family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rowella family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowella's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rowella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Rowella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowella 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rowella. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rowella. For the veterans among your Rowella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowella lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Rowella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rowella in 1979 was 27, and 67 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowella 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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