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Rawl Family History

Rawl Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Reel. English: variant of Rall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rawl family from?

You can see how Rawl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rawl families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rawl's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rawl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawl 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 Rawl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rawl. 100% of Rawl 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rawl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawl 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Rawl. 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 700 military records available for the last name Rawl. For the veterans among your Rawl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rawl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rawl in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawl 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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