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Rawlins Name Meaning

English: variant of Rawlings .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rawlings, Rawlinson, Rawling, Dawkins, Hawkins, Rollins, Rawls

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Where is the Rawlins family from?

You can see how Rawlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawlins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawlins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 41 Rawlins families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Rawlins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rawlins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawlins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rawlins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rawlins. 42% of Rawlins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Lumberman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Rawlins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Rawlins. For the veterans among your Rawlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawlins lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rawlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rawlins in 1942 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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