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Rathbern Family History

Rathbern 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: Rathburn, Rather, Rathert, Rothberg, Rathjen, Mathern, Rathbun

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Where is the Rathbern family from?

You can see how Rathbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathbern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rathbern families living in Indiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Rathbern's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rathbern families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Rathbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathbern 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rathbern. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rathbern. For the veterans among your Rathbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathbern lifespan?

Average Rathbern life expectancy in 1983 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathbern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathbern 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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