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Rathai Family History

Rathai 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: Mathai, Rath, Nathan, Latham, Rather, Ratay, Rathe, Rahal, Tatham

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Where is the Rathai family from?

You can see how Rathai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rathai families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rathai's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rathai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rathai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rathai. 67% of Rathai men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Rathai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Rathai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathai 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rathai. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rathai. For the veterans among your Rathai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathai lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rathai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rathai in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathai 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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