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Rowlingson Family History

Rowlingson Surname Meaning

see Rollinson.

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


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Where is the Rowlingson family from?

You can see how Rowlingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlingson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rowlingson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Rowlingson families living in Essex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rowlingson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rowlingson families in 1891.
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What did your Rowlingson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowlingson. 100% of Rowlingson men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Rowlingson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rowlingson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlingson 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rowlingson. 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 91 military records available for the last name Rowlingson. For the veterans among your Rowlingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlingson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rowlingson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rowlingson in 1966 was 66, and 85 in 2001.

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