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Rawitch Family History

Rawitch 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: Raith, Raisch, Ritch, Rakich, Raich, Radich, Daitch, Rich, Rath

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Where is the Rawitch family from?

You can see how Rawitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawitch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rawitch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rawitch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawitch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rawitch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawitch 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 Rawitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rawitch. 100% of Rawitch women worked as an Owner.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Rawitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Rawitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawitch 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rawitch. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rawitch. For the veterans among your Rawitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawitch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Rawitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rawitch in 1962 was 79, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawitch 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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