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Rowlson Family History

Rowlson Surname Meaning

see Roulson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rowlson family from?

You can see how Rowlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Rowlson families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rowlson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rowlson families in 1911.
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What did your Rowlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowlson. 30% of Rowlson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rowlson women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rowlson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlson 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Rowlson. 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 124 military records available for the last name Rowlson. For the veterans among your Rowlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rowlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rowlson in 1969 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlson 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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