Origins of the Rowan surname

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    In 1921, most Rowans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Rowans

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    Commmon female occupations for Rowans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    62

    Charwoman

    45

    Domestic Servant

    37

    House Keeper

    35

    Housekeeper

    31

    Commmon male occupations for Rowans in 1921

    General Labourer

    99

    Coal Miner

    85

    Dock Labourer

    53

    Weaver

    51

    Tailor

    48

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