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Rathay Family History

Rathay 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: Ratay, Rath, Mathai, Athy, Nathan, Radway, Latham, Rather, Rattray

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Where is the Rathay family from?

You can see how Rathay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rathay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Rathay families living in Midlothian. This was about 11% of all the recorded Rathay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rathay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathay 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 517 census records available for the last name Rathay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathay 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Rathay. 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 64 military records available for the last name Rathay. For the veterans among your Rathay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathay lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1996, in the United States, Rathay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rathay in 1943 was 50, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathay 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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