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Rawand Family History

Rawand 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: Rowand, Rand, Rowland, Wand, Ryland, Anand, Raman, Radwan, Ragland

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Where is the Rawand family from?

You can see how Rawand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawand family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Rawand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Rawand families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawand's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rawand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Rawand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawand 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rawand. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rawand. For the veterans among your Rawand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawand lifespan?

Average Rawand life expectancy in 1974 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawand 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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