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Francis Rawling

Photograph of Francis Rawling Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Francis
Surname
Rawling

The Name Francis

Origin
Latin
Meaning
A person from France or one who is free.
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The Rawling Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Descendant of Rawl or Ralph, a diminutive form of the personal name.
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