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Rawling Family History

Rawling Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English Raulin from an Old French diminutive of Raul a form of or corresponding to Ralph both sometimes used of the same man: for example Ralph de Knyghton also called Raulyn in 1377.

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


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Where is the Rawling family from?

You can see how Rawling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 497 Rawling families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rawling's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rawling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawling 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 Rawling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rawling. 15% of Rawling men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Rawling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawling were Retired and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Horseman On Farm
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Rawling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Rawling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rawling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rawling. For the veterans among your Rawling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawling lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rawling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rawling in 1953 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawling 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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