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Rawsky Family History

Rawsky 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: Rawski, Barsky, Ramsey, Lansky, Lasky, Rasey, Rajski, Damsky, Raske

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Where is the Rawsky family from?

You can see how Rawsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawsky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rawsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rawsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rawsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rawsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rawsky. 100% of Rawsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rawsky women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Rawsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawsky 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rawsky. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rawsky. For the veterans among your Rawsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rawsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rawsky in 1968 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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