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Rawlett Family History

Rawlett 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: Rowlett, Rowett, Hazlett, Fawcett, Hewlett, Pallett, Bramlett

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Where is the Rawlett family from?

You can see how Rawlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rawlett family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawlett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rawlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawlett 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 Rawlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rawlett. 100% of Rawlett 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 844 census records available for the last name Rawlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawlett 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rawlett. 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 77 military records available for the last name Rawlett. For the veterans among your Rawlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawlett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rawlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rawlett in 1963 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rawlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawlett 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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