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Rawden Family History

Rawden Surname Meaning

see Rawdon.

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


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Where is the Rawden family from?

You can see how Rawden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Rawden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rawden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rawden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawden 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 Rawden 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 Rawden. 100% of Rawden men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Rawden women worked as an Unpaid 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Comptometer Operator
    4%
  • Housemaid
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rawden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawden 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Rawden. 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 259 military records available for the last name Rawden. For the veterans among your Rawden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rawden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rawden in 1968 was 90, and 32 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawden 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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