This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rowthorn family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rowthorn Family History

Rowthorn Surname Meaning

from Rowthorn in Ault Hucknall (Derbys) which is recorded as Rugetorn in 1086.

The place-name derives from Old English rūh ‘rough’ + þorn ‘thorn tree hawthorn’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rowthorn family from?

You can see how Rowthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowthorn family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Rowthorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Rowthorn families living in Hampshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rowthorn's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rowthorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowthorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rowthorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butchers Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rowthorn. 100% of Rowthorn men worked as a Butchers Cutter and 94% of Rowthorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Rowthorn | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butchers Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Rowthorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Rowthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowthorn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Rowthorn

Passenger Lists

There are 172 immigration records available for the last name Rowthorn. 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.

View all Rowthorn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Rowthorn. For the veterans among your Rowthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rowthorn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rowthorn family history

Discover More

What is the average Rowthorn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Rowthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rowthorn in 1973 was 75, and 67 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowthorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowthorn 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rowthorn family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial