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Rowlock Family History

Rowlock 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: Pollock, Morlock, Kollock, Molock, Lock, Rock, Rook, Rowland, Block

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Where is the Rowlock family from?

You can see how Rowlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlock family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rowlock families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowlock's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rowlock families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Rowlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlock 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rowlock. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rowlock. For the veterans among your Rowlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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