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Rawsden Family History

Rawsden 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: Ramsden, Marsden, Amsden, Gadsden, Baisden, Basden, Raden, Rowden

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Where is the Rawsden family from?

You can see how Rawsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawsden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rawsden families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawsden's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rawsden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawsden 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 Rawsden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Rawsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawsden 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rawsden. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rawsden. For the veterans among your Rawsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawsden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawsden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rawsden

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