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Raws Family History

Raws 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: Ras, Rais, Raw, Laws, Raus, Rawl, Haws, Rawls, Rawe, Rans

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Where is the Raws family from?

You can see how Raws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raws family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Raws families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Raws families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Raws's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raws families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raws 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 Raws ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raws. 75% of Raws 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
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Raws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raws 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Raws. 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 224 military records available for the last name Raws. For the veterans among your Raws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raws lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Raws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Raws in 1970 was 77, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raws

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raws 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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