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Rowbothan Family History

Rowbothan 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: Rowbotham, Robotham, Rowbottom, Jonathan, Rothman, Lowenthal, Rowton

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Where is the Rowbothan family from?

You can see how Rowbothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowbothan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rowbothan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rowbothan families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rowbothan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rowbothan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowbothan 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 Rowbothan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowbothan. 50% of Rowbothan men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Rowbothan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Rowbothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowbothan 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Rowbothan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rowbothan. For the veterans among your Rowbothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowbothan lifespan?

Average Rowbothan life expectancy in 1990 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowbothan 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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