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Rathey Family History

Rathey 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: Rather, Rathe, Athey, Ratley, Mathey, Cathey, Rathel, Rath, Radney

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Where is the Rathey family from?

You can see how Rathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rathey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Rathey families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathey's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rathey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rathey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rathey. 100% of Rathey men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rathey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Rathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathey 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rathey. 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 74 military records available for the last name Rathey. For the veterans among your Rathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rathey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rathey in 1965 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathey 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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