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Rawatt Family History

Rawatt 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: Rowett, Mowatt, Kawata, Raatz, Gravatt, Watt, Raitt, Ragatz, Manatt

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Where is the Rawatt family from?

You can see how Rawatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawatt family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Rawatt families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawatt's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Rawatt families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawatt 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 27 census records available for the last name Rawatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawatt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rawatt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rawatt. For the veterans among your Rawatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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