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Rawson Family History

Rawson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic meaning ‘son of Rauf or Rau’ Middle English forms of Ralph (see Rawe ).

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


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Where is the Rawson family from?

You can see how Rawson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rawson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 129 Rawson families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rawson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rawson families in 1911.
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What did your Rawson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rawson. 40% of Rawson men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rawson women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rawson were Butcher and Income.

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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
    40%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    24%
  • Domestic
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Income
    16%

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Census Records

There are 102,000 census records available for the last name Rawson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawson 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Rawson. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Rawson. For the veterans among your Rawson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rawson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Rawson in 1947 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rawson 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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