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Rahtes Family History

Rahtes 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: Gates, Raines, Mates, Rater, Yates, Cates, Dantes, Ratte, Altes

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Where is the Rahtes family from?

You can see how Rahtes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahtes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rahtes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahtes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rahtes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahtes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Rahtes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahtes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rahtes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rahtes. For the veterans among your Rahtes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahtes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rahtes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rahtes in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahtes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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