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Rathcke Family History

Rathcke 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: Rathke, Rathe, Bathke, Ratke, Rathje, Rath, Rake, Race, Rothacker

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Where is the Rathcke family from?

You can see how Rathcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathcke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathcke families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rathcke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathcke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rathcke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Rathcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathcke 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Rathcke. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rathcke. For the veterans among your Rathcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathcke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rathcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rathcke in 1968 was 78, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathcke 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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