Origins of the Rawlins surname

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    In 1921, most Rawlinses lived in london

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    Common jobs for Rawlinses

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    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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