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Ratherfrode Family History

Ratherfrode 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, Ratterree, Retherford, Catherwood, Catherine

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Where is the Ratherfrode family from?

You can see how Ratherfrode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ratherfrode family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Ratherfrode families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ratherfrode's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ratherfrode families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Ratherfrode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ratherfrode 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ratherfrode. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ratherfrode. For the veterans among your Ratherfrode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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