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Rathge Family History

Rathge 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: Rathe, Rathgeb, Rathke, Rathje, Rath, Ramage, Range, Rather, Mathre

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Where is the Rathge family from?

You can see how Rathge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Rathge families living in Alberta. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rathge's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rathge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathge 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 Rathge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rathge. 64% of Rathge men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rathge women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rathge were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Rathge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Rathge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathge 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Rathge. 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 97 military records available for the last name Rathge. For the veterans among your Rathge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rathge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rathge in 1964 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathge 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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