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Rawat Family History

Rawat Surname Meaning

Bangladeshi and Indian (Rajasthan and neighboring states): Rajput name from an altered form of Sanskrit rājapatra ‘king's son prince’

also meaning ‘cavalryman’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rawat family from?

You can see how Rawat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rawat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Rawat families living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rawat's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Rawat families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Rawat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawat 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Rawat. 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 233 military records available for the last name Rawat. For the veterans among your Rawat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawat lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Rawat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rawat in 1975 was 42, and 58 in 2002.

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