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Rawels Family History

Rawels Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rawls, Ramel, Rowell, Gawel, Rakers, Radel, Hawes, Dawes, Ravel

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Where is the Rawels family from?

You can see how Rawels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rawels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rawels families living in Mississippi. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rawels's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Rawels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rawels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rawels. 100% of Rawels men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Rawels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawels census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Rawels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Rawels. For the veterans among your Rawels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawels lifespan?

Average Rawels life expectancy in 1978 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawels 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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