Rowling Family History

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Rowling Name Meaning

English: from a pet form of the personal name Rollo or Rolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Roling, Rolling, Robling, Rawling, Rollins, Bolling, Rolin, Bowling

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Rowling Family Origin

Where is the Rowling family from?

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    You can see how Rowling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rowling families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Rowling families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rowling's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Rowling families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rowling Family Occupations

    What did your Rowling ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Miner and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rowling. A less common occupation for the Rowling family was Clerk In Factory. The most common Rowling occupation in the USA was Farmer. 55% of Rowling's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      55%

    • Miner

      14%

    • Blacksmith

      5%

    • Clerk In Factory

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rowling ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Rowling Historical Records

    What Rowling family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rowling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowling census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rowling. 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 Card

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

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    Rowling Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rowling lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rowling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rowling in 1958 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rowling

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowling 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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