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Rowlings Family History

Rowlings Surname Meaning

see Rollings.

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


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Where is the Rowlings family from?

You can see how Rowlings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Rowlings families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rowlings's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rowlings families in 1911.
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What did your Rowlings ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rowlings. 29% of Rowlings men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Student
    15%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rowlings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlings 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Rowlings. 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 430 military records available for the last name Rowlings. For the veterans among your Rowlings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlings lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rowlings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rowlings in 1962 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlings 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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