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Rawan Family History

Rawan 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: Raman, Radwan, Rajan, Rowan, Awan, Ravan, Ragan, Rawn, Rana, Rahman

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Where is the Rawan family from?

You can see how Rawan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rawan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Rawan family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rawan's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Rawan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawan 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 Rawan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rawan. 100% of Rawan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rawan women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rawan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Rawan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawan 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Rawan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rawan. For the veterans among your Rawan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rawan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rawan in 1965 was 70, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawan 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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