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Rowlando Family History

Rowlando 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: Rowland, Rolando, Rowlands, Dowland, Roland, Bowland, Rohland

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Where is the Rowlando family from?

You can see how Rowlando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlando family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowlando families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there were 3 Rowlando families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowlando's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rowlando families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlando 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 39 census records available for the last name Rowlando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlando 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rowlando. 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 Rowlando. For the veterans among your Rowlando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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