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Rathmill Family History

Rathmill Surname Meaning

see Rathmell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rathmill family from?

You can see how Rathmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathmill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Rathmill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Rathmill families living in Lancashire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Rathmill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rathmill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathmill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rathmill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rathmill. 100% of Rathmill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rathmill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Rathmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathmill 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rathmill. 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 70 military records available for the last name Rathmill. For the veterans among your Rathmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathmill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Rathmill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rathmill in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathmill 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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