This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rathfen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rathfen Family History

Rathfen 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: Rathfon, Rathjen, Ruthven, Rather, Wathen, Rathe, Rathel, Rathgeb

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rathfen family from?

You can see how Rathfen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathfen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rathfen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathfen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rathfen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathfen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rathfen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Rathfen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathfen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rathfen

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Rathfen. 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.

View all Rathfen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Rathfen. For the veterans among your Rathfen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rathfen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rathfen family history

Discover More

What is the average Rathfen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathfen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathfen

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rathfen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial