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Rowlee Family History

Rowlee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rowley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rowlee family from?

You can see how Rowlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rowlee family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rowlee's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Rowlee families in 1911.
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What did your Rowlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowlee. 38% of Rowlee men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rowlee women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowlee were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Helper
    12%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rowlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlee 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rowlee. 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 566 military records available for the last name Rowlee. For the veterans among your Rowlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlee lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rowlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rowlee in 1951 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlee 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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