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Rowlend Family History

Rowlend 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, Dowland, Roland, Rowley, Bowland, Rohland, Rowden, Nowland

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Where is the Rowlend family from?

You can see how Rowlend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlend family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowlend families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rowlend families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rowlend's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rowlend families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlend 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 113 census records available for the last name Rowlend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlend 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rowlend. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rowlend. For the veterans among your Rowlend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlend lifespan?

Average Rowlend life expectancy in 1968 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlend 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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