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Rowlins Family History

Rowlins Surname Meaning

see Rollings.

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


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Where is the Rowlins family from?

You can see how Rowlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Rowlins families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rowlins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rowlins families in 1911.
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What did your Rowlins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowlins. 28% of Rowlins men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Rowlins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowlins were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Agriculture
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rowlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlins 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Rowlins. 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 248 military records available for the last name Rowlins. For the veterans among your Rowlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Rowlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rowlins in 1957 was 64, and 56 in 2001.

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