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Rawstorne Family History

Rawstorne Surname Meaning

see Rawsthorn.

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


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Where is the Rawstorne family from?

You can see how Rawstorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawstorne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rawstorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Rawstorne families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Rawstorne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rawstorne families in 1891.
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What did your Rawstorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rawstorne. 50% of Rawstorne men worked as a General Labourer and 60% of Rawstorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawstorne were Clerk In Holy Orders and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Rawstorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawstorne 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Rawstorne. 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 148 military records available for the last name Rawstorne. For the veterans among your Rawstorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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