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Rowning Family History

Rowning 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: Ronning, Downing, Browning, Rowling, Horning, Dorning, Rolling

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Where is the Rowning family from?

You can see how Rowning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowning family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rowning family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowning's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rowning families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Rowning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowning 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rowning. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rowning. For the veterans among your Rowning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowning lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rowning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rowning in 1968 was 60, and 54 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowning 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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