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Rowlance Family History

Rowlance 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: Roylance, Rowland, Lowrance, Rowlands, Lance, Dowland, Roland

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Where is the Rowlance family from?

You can see how Rowlance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlance family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rowlance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rowlance families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowlance's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rowlance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlance 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 Rowlance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowlance. 100% of Rowlance men worked as a Brakeman.

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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

  • Brakeman
    100%

What Rowlance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Rowlance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlance 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rowlance. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rowlance. For the veterans among your Rowlance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlance lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Rowlance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rowlance in 1990 was 64, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowlance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlance 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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