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Rowand Family History

Rowand Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Renfrewshire): variant of Rowan .

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


Similar surnames: Rowan, Roland, Roan, Gowan, Cowans, Dowland, Noland, Rowland, Howard

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Where is the Rowand family from?

You can see how Rowand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Rowand families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rowand's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rowand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowand. 19% of Rowand men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rowand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowand were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rowand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowand 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Rowand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rowand. For the veterans among your Rowand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowand lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rowand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rowand in 1960 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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