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Rawsthorne Family History

Rawsthorne Surname Meaning

see Rawsthorn.

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


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Where is the Rawsthorne family from?

You can see how Rawsthorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawsthorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rawsthorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 177 Rawsthorne families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rawsthorne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rawsthorne families in 1891.
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What did your Rawsthorne 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 Rawsthorne. 22% of Rawsthorne men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Rawsthorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawsthorne were Insurance Agent and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Insurance Agent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Rawsthorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rawsthorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawsthorne 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Rawsthorne. 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 461 military records available for the last name Rawsthorne. For the veterans among your Rawsthorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawsthorne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rawsthorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rawsthorne in 1963 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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