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Rawsthorn Family History

Rawsthorn Surname Meaning

from Rostherne (Cheshire) which is recorded as Rodestorne in 1086 and Raudestorn' in about 1190.

The place-name derives from the Old Scandinavian personal name Rauðr (genitive Rauðs) + Old English or Old Scandinavian þorn ‘thorn tree’.

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


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Where is the Rawsthorn family from?

You can see how Rawsthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawsthorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rawsthorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Rawsthorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Rawsthorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rawsthorn families in 1891.
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What did your Rawsthorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (h W) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rawsthorn. 40% of Rawsthorn men worked as a Farmer (h W) and 68% of Rawsthorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawsthorn were Poultry Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer (h W)
    40%
  • Cotton Weaver
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Poultry Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    11%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 157 immigration records available for the last name Rawsthorn. 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 69 military records available for the last name Rawsthorn. For the veterans among your Rawsthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawsthorn lifespan?

Average Rawsthorn life expectancy in 1970 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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