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Origins of the Rawlins surname

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We have a total number of 21307 records for people with the last name Rawlins.

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Where do most Rawlinses live?

In 1921, most Rawlinses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rawlinses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 18,500 records for the Rawlins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Rawlinses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rawlins first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rawlinses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rawlinses in 1921
Dressmaker

76

Domestic Servant

56

Widow

56

Laundress

49

Living On Own Means

49

Common Male occupations for Rawlinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

93

Yeoman

88

Farmer

62

General Labourer

62

Carpenter

58

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