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Rawes Family History

Rawes Surname Meaning

variant of Raw with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Rawes family from?

You can see how Rawes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rawes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Rawes families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rawes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rawes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawes 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 Rawes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rawes. 50% of Rawes men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 95% of Rawes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawes were Fancy Feather Sorter and 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 Heavy Worker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Fancy Feather Sorter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rawes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rawes. 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 313 military records available for the last name Rawes. For the veterans among your Rawes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rawes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rawes in 1964 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawes 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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