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Rawel Family History

Rawel 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: Ramel, Gawel, Radel, Ravel, Rabel, Pawel, Rawl, Rawe, Rael, Gabel

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Where is the Rawel family from?

You can see how Rawel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rawel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rawel family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawel's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Rawel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawel 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 334 census records available for the last name Rawel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Rawel. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rawel. For the veterans among your Rawel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Rawel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rawel in 1972 was 85, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawel 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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