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Rawleigh Family History

Rawleigh Surname Meaning

English: variant of Raleigh reflecting a common pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Rawleigh family from?

You can see how Rawleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rawleigh families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawleigh's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Rawleigh families in 1891.
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What did your Rawleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rawleigh. 34% of Rawleigh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rawleigh women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawleigh were Carpenter and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rawleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawleigh 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Rawleigh. 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 324 military records available for the last name Rawleigh. For the veterans among your Rawleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawleigh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rawleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rawleigh in 1959 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawleigh 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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