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Rowlette Family History

Rowlette Surname Meaning

Variant of Rowlett a surname of English or French origin.

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


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Where is the Rowlette family from?

You can see how Rowlette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rowlette families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rowlette's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rowlette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowlette 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 Rowlette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowlette. 31% of Rowlette men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rowlette women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowlette were New Worker and Machine Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

What Rowlette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowlette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlette 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Rowlette. 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 533 military records available for the last name Rowlette. For the veterans among your Rowlette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rowlette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rowlette in 1953 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowlette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlette 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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