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Roworth Family History

Roworth Surname Meaning

see Rowarth.

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


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Where is the Roworth family from?

You can see how Roworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 25 Roworth families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Roworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roworth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roworth 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 Roworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roworth. 34% of Roworth men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 92% of Roworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roworth were Railway Clerk and Retired.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • House Decorator
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

What Roworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Roworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roworth 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Roworth. 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 278 military records available for the last name Roworth. For the veterans among your Roworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Roworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Roworth in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roworth 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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