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Rowstron Family History

Rowstron Surname Meaning

see Rawsthorn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rowstron family from?

You can see how Rowstron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowstron family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rowstron families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rowstron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rowstron families in 1891.
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What did your Rowstron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rowstron. 82% of Rowstron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Cotton Weaver
    19%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Rowstron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowstron 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Rowstron. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rowstron. For the veterans among your Rowstron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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