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Rawlin Family History

Rawlin Surname Meaning

from Middle English Raulin from an Old French diminutive of Raul a form of or corresponding to Ralph both sometimes used of the same man: Ralph de Knyghton is also called Raulyn 1377 in London Pleas.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rawlin family from?

You can see how Rawlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Rawlin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Rawlin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rawlin families in 1891.
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What did your Rawlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unemployed and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rawlin. 50% of Rawlin men worked as an Unemployed and 71% of Rawlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawlin were Assurance Representative and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Unemployed
    50%
  • Assurance Representative
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rawlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawlin 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Rawlin. 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 193 military records available for the last name Rawlin. For the veterans among your Rawlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rawlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rawlin in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawlin 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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