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Rawlinsen Family History

Rawlinsen 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: Rawlinson, Rawlins, Rawling, Rowlison, Martinsen, Allinson, Hawkinson

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Where is the Rawlinsen family from?

You can see how Rawlinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawlinsen family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rawlinsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawlinsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rawlinsen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawlinsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rawlinsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rawlinsen. 100% of Rawlinsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rawlinsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Rawlinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawlinsen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rawlinsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rawlinsen. For the veterans among your Rawlinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawlinsen lifespan?

Average Rawlinsen life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawlinsen 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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