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Rawsaw Family History

Rawsaw 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: Ramshaw, Crawshaw, Rawski, Rasar, Lansaw, Ramsay, Rawson, Warsaw

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Where is the Rawsaw family from?

You can see how Rawsaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawsaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawsaw families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Rawsaw family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawsaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rawsaw families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rawsaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawsaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rawsaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rawsaw. For the veterans among your Rawsaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawsaw lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Rawsaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rawsaw in 1975 was 65, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawsaw 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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