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Origins of the Rowswell surname

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About the Rowswells

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Where do most Rowswells live?

In 1921, most Rowswells lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Rowswells

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,020 records for the Rowswell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Rowswells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rowswell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rowswells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rowswells in 1921
Glover

38

Glover Leather

8

Dressmaker

6

General Servant

5

Glover Finisher

5

Common Male occupations for Rowswells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

17

Butcher

15

Farmer

12

Farm Labourer

10

Farmers Son

7

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