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Rawles Family History

Rawles Surname Meaning

English (Dorset and Somerset): variant of Rawls.

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


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Where is the Rawles family from?

You can see how Rawles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Rawles families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rawles's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rawles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawles 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 Rawles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rawles. 27% of Rawles men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Rawles women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawles were Clerk and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

What Rawles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rawles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawles 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Rawles. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rawles. For the veterans among your Rawles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawles lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rawles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rawles in 1960 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawles 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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