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Rahertson Family History

Rahertson Surname 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: Robertson, Reierson, Albertson, Akerson, Atherton, Herson, Ryerson

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Where is the Rahertson family from?

You can see how Rahertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahertson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Rahertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Rahertson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahertson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rahertson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Rahertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahertson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rahertson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Rahertson. For the veterans among your Rahertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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