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Rawlston Family History

Rawlston 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: Ralston, Raulston, Alston, Rolston, Walston, Railton, Carlston

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Where is the Rawlston family from?

You can see how Rawlston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawlston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawlston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Rawlston families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rawlston's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rawlston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawlston 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 Rawlston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rawlston. 34% of Rawlston men worked as a Bookkeeper and 67% of Rawlston women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawlston were Farmer 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

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Farm
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

What Rawlston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rawlston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawlston 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rawlston. 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 146 military records available for the last name Rawlston. For the veterans among your Rawlston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawlston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rawlston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rawlston in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawlston 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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