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Rawlingson Family History

Rawlingson Surname Meaning

see Rawlinson.

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


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Where is the Rawlingson family from?

You can see how Rawlingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawlingson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawlingson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Rawlingson families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rawlingson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rawlingson families in 1891.
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What did your Rawlingson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rawlingson. 34% of Rawlingson men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Rawlingson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawlingson were Horseman On Farm 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Horseman On Farm
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rawlingson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawlingson 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Rawlingson. 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 311 military records available for the last name Rawlingson. For the veterans among your Rawlingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawlingson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Rawlingson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rawlingson in 1967 was 78, and 80 in 1999.

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