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Rawlison Family History

Rawlison Surname Meaning

sSee Rawlinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rawlison family from?

You can see how Rawlison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawlison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawlison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rawlison families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rawlison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rawlison families in 1891.
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What did your Rawlison ancestors do for a living?

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

What Rawlison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Rawlison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawlison 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Rawlison. 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 134 military records available for the last name Rawlison. For the veterans among your Rawlison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawlison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rawlison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rawlison in 1967 was 52, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawlison 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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