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Rowes Family History

Rowes Surname Meaning

see Rows. perhaps an alternative spelling of Rose. alternative spelling of Roose see Ross.

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


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Where is the Rowes family from?

You can see how Rowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Rowes families living in Manitoba. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rowes's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rowes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowes 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 Rowes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowes. 28% of Rowes men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rowes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowes were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Rowes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowes 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Rowes. 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 213 military records available for the last name Rowes. For the veterans among your Rowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rowes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rowes in 1966 was 70, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowes 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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