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Rowler Family History

Rowler 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: Bowler, Rosler, Rowley, Roller, Fowler, Dowler, Rowles, Rowser

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Where is the Rowler family from?

You can see how Rowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Rowler families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rowler's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rowler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rowler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowler. 23% of Rowler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rowler women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clay Miner
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowler 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Rowler. 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 297 military records available for the last name Rowler. For the veterans among your Rowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Rowler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rowler in 1960 was 49, and 62 in 1998.

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