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Rawnson Family History

Rawnson 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: Ranson, Rawson, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ramson, Manson, Raison

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Where is the Rawnson family from?

You can see how Rawnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawnson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Rawnson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rawnson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawnson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rawnson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawnson 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 Rawnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House General was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rawnson. 50% of Rawnson women worked as a House General.

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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

  • House General
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Rawnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawnson 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rawnson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rawnson. For the veterans among your Rawnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rawnson

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