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Rathburne Family History

Rathburne 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, Rathbone, Washburne, Rathbun, Washburn, Ashburn, Rayburn

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Where is the Rathburne family from?

You can see how Rathburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathburne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rathburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rathburne families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathburne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rathburne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Rathburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathburne 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rathburne. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rathburne. For the veterans among your Rathburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathburne lifespan?

Average Rathburne life expectancy in 1979 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathburne 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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