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Rawsay Family History

Rawsay 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: Ramsay, Ramsey, Radway, Rasey, Ratay, Rowsey, Rawski, Rasar, Kassay

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Where is the Rawsay family from?

You can see how Rawsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawsay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Rawsay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rawsay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawsay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rawsay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Rawsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawsay 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rawsay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rawsay. For the veterans among your Rawsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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