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Rathermel Family History

Rathermel 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: Rothermel, Rather, Atherley, Catherman, Rathmell, Rathert, Fatheree

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Where is the Rathermel family from?

You can see how Rathermel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathermel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathermel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rathermel families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rathermel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rathermel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathermel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Rathermel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathermel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rathermel. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rathermel. For the veterans among your Rathermel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathermel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Rathermel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rathermel in 1978 was 93, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathermel 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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