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Rawstern Family History

Rawstern 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: Master, Easter, Kasten, Ramsden, Stern, Hasten, Alsteen, Paster

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Where is the Rawstern family from?

You can see how Rawstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawstern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rawstern families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rawstern families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawstern's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rawstern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawstern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rawstern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rawstern. 100% of Rawstern men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rawstern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Rawstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawstern 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rawstern. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rawstern. For the veterans among your Rawstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawstern lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rawstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rawstern in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rawstern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawstern 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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