This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rarty family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rarty Family History

Rarty 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: Harty, Rarey, Darty, Roarty, Varty, Carty, Marty, Darby, Ray, Carey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rarty family from?

You can see how Rarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rarty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rarty family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rarty's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Rarty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rarty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rarty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Rarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rarty

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Rarty. 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.

View all Rarty immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Rarty. For the veterans among your Rarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rarty military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rarty family history

Discover More

What is the average Rarty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rarty 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rarty

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rarty family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial