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Rathgens Family History

Rathgens 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: Athens, Rathgeb, Rathjen, Ruthven, Rather, Rathfon, Ratigan, Rathmann

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Where is the Rathgens family from?

You can see how Rathgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathgens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rathgens families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rathgens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rathgens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Rathgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathgens 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Rathgens. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rathgens. For the veterans among your Rathgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathgens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rathgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rathgens in 1965 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathgens 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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