Rowlin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Rowlin family

The surname Rowlin was first found in Lorraine where they were anciently possessed a seigneurie, which classified them as members of the aristocracy for that reason. Their first elevation to the nobility was in 1532.

Early History of the Rowlin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rowlin research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1376, 1408, 1462, 1483, 1628, 1661, 1688, 1694 and 1741 are included under the topic Early Rowlin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rowlin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rollin, Rolin, Rollon, Rolon, Rollant, Rolant and many more.

Early Notables of the Rowlin family

Nicolas Rolin (1376-1462), Chancellor to Philip the Good (Philip III, Duke of Burgundy); and Jean (Jehan) Rolin (1408-1483), Burgundian bishop and Cardinal, son of Nicolas Rolin. Charles...
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Rowlin migration to Canada +

Rowlin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Andrew Rowlin, who settled in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland in 1675 1

Sources +

Seary E.R., Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland, Montreal: McGill's-Queen's Universtity Press 1998 ISBN 0-7735-1782-0