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An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2012

Origins Available: English, Irish, Scottish

Where did the Scottish Rowlands family come from? What is the Scottish Rowlands family crest and coat of arms? When did the Rowlands family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Rowlands family history?

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Rolland, Roland, Rowland, Rowlands, Rowlandson, Rolan and many more.

First found in Ayrshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rowlands research. Another 219 words(16 lines of text) covering the years 1184, 1196, 1296, and 1555 are included under the topic Early Rowlands History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 39 words(3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rowlands Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Rowlands family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 270 words(19 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rowlands Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • James Rowlands settled in New England in 1774
  • James Rowlands, aged 29, landed in New England in 1774

Rowlands Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Thomas Rowlands, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1856

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  • Gena Rowlands (b. 1930), American actress of film, stage and television
  • General Sir Hugh Rowlands VC, KCB (1828-1909), Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross for deeds on 5 November 1854
  • Clive Rowlands (b. 1938), former Welsh rugby union footballer
  • Graham John Rowlands (b. 1947), Australian poet
  • Jim Rowlands, Welsh folk singer
  • Air Marshal Sir John Rowlands GC, KBE (1915-2006), Welsh Royal Air Force officer, recipient of the George Cross
  • June Rowlands (b. 1925), the 60th mayor of Toronto, Ontario
  • Keith Alun Rowlands (1936-2006), Welsh international lock rugby union player, first Chief Executive Officer of the International Rugby Board
  • Patsy Rowlands (1934-2005), English actress who is best remembered for her roles in the Carry On films
  • Edward "Ted" Rowlands CBE (b. 1940), Baron Rowlands, a Welsh politician


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  1. Browning, Charles H. Americans of Royal Descent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
  2. Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
  3. Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647 Edited by Samuel Eliot Morrison 2 Volumes. New York: Russell and Russell, 1968. Print.
  4. Bell, Robert. The Book of Ulster Surnames. Belfast: Blackstaff, 1988. Print. (ISBN 10-0856404160).
  5. Holt, J.C. Ed. Domesday Studies. Woodbridge: Boydell, 1987. Print. (ISBN 0-85115-477-8).
  6. Donaldson, Gordon and Robert S. Morpeth. Who's Who In Scotish History. Wales: Welsh Academic Press, 1996. Print. (ISBN 186057-0054).
  7. Paul, Sir James Balfour. An Ordinary of Arms Contained in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland Second Edition. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1903. Print.
  8. Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
  9. Innes, Thomas and Learney. Socts Heraldry A Practical Handbook on the Historical Principles and Modern Application of the Art of Science. London: Oliver and Boyd, 1934. Print.
  10. Filby, P. William and Mary K Meyer. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index in Four Volumes. Detroit: Gale Research, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8).
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The Rowlands Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Rowlands Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 6 January 2011 at 13:14.

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