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Ratheford Family History

Ratheford 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: Rutherford, Rachford, Retherford, Ratchford, Rocheford, Radford

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Where is the Ratheford family from?

You can see how Ratheford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratheford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ratheford families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ratheford family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratheford's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ratheford families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Ratheford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratheford 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 Ratheford. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ratheford. For the veterans among your Ratheford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ratheford lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ratheford

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