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Rowans Family History

Rowans Name 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: Rowan, Gowans, Romans, Cowans, Rowand, Rowland, Roman, Romano, Roan

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Where is the Rowans family from?

You can see how Rowans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rowans family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rowans's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rowans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowans 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 Rowans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowans. 42% of Rowans men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rowans women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rowans were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Former
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Rowans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowans 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rowans. 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 116 military records available for the last name Rowans. For the veterans among your Rowans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowans lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rowans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rowans in 1960 was 38, and 60 in 2003.

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