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Rowlison Family History

Rowlison Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rollison. This surname has now died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Rowlison family from?

You can see how Rowlison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowlison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowlison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Rowlison families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowlison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rowlison families in 1911.
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What did your Rowlison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowlison. 40% of Rowlison men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Rowlison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rowlison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowlison 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Rowlison. 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 195 military records available for the last name Rowlison. For the veterans among your Rowlison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowlison lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rowlison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rowlison in 1965 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowlison 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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