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Raulston Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Ralston .

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


Similar surnames: Ralston, Ralstin, Roulston, Huston, Coulston, Auston, Daulton

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Where is the Raulston family from?

You can see how Raulston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raulston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raulston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Raulston families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Raulston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raulston families in 1911.
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What did your Raulston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raulston. 23% of Raulston men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Raulston women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raulston were Truck Driver and Music Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Music Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Raulston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raulston 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Raulston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raulston. For the veterans among your Raulston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raulston lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Raulston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raulston in 1956 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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