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Rawsey Family History

Rawsey Name 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: Ramsey, Rasey, Rowsey, Rawley, Dawsey, Hawley, Radney, Rase, Massey

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Where is the Rawsey family from?

You can see how Rawsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rawsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rawsey families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rawsey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rawsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawsey 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 Rawsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rawsey. 50% of Rawsey men worked as a Barber. .

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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 1940

  • Barber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Rawsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawsey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rawsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Rawsey. For the veterans among your Rawsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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