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Rawstrom Family History

Rawstrom 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: Ranstrom, Branstrom, Malstrom, Renstrom, Safstrom, Hagstrom, Rystrom

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Where is the Rawstrom family from?

You can see how Rawstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rawstrom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rawstrom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rawstrom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rawstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawstrom 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 Rawstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rawstrom. 100% of Rawstrom 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 108 census records available for the last name Rawstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawstrom 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rawstrom. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rawstrom. For the veterans among your Rawstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawstrom lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Rawstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rawstrom in 1981 was 77, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawstrom 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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