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Rawie Family History

Rawie 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: Rawe, Rawle, Marie, Rase, Raine, Rake, Rais, Race, Rowe, Radi

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Where is the Rawie family from?

You can see how Rawie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rawie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rawie families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rawie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rawie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawie 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 Rawie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grazing Farmer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rawie. 100% of Rawie men worked as a Grazing Farmer.

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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

  • Grazing Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rawie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawie 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Rawie. 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 203 military records available for the last name Rawie. For the veterans among your Rawie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rawie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rawie in 1964 was 85, and 20 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rawie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawie 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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