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Rawton Family History

Rawton 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: Lawton, Rowton, Rawdon, Rawson, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton, Ruston

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Where is the Rawton family from?

You can see how Rawton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Rawton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rawton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rawton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawton 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 Rawton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Haulage Hand (below) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rawton. 100% of Rawton men worked as a Colliery Haulage Hand (below) and 100% of Rawton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Haulage Hand (below)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Rawton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawton 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rawton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rawton. For the veterans among your Rawton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawton 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 Rawton

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