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Rathyens Family History

Rathyens 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, Rathjen, Ruthven, Rather, Rathfon, Rathmann, Ahrens, Rathbone

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Where is the Rathyens family from?

You can see how Rathyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathyens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rathyens families living in Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rathyens's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rathyens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathyens 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 Rathyens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rathyens. 100% of Rathyens 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%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Rathyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathyens 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rathyens. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rathyens. For the veterans among your Rathyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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