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Rowlund Family History

Rowlund 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: Rowland, Roslund, Dowland, Gronlund, Roland, Bowland, Rohland, Round

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Where is the Rowlund family from?

You can see how Rowlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlund family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rowlund families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rowlund's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rowlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rowlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Institutrice was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rowlund. 100% of Rowlund women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Rowlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlund 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rowlund. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rowlund. For the veterans among your Rowlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlund lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlund 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowlund

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