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Rethers Family History

Rethers 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: Nethers, Gethers, Rather, Peters, Rother, Ruther, Retzer, Weathers

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Where is the Rethers family from?

You can see how Rethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rethers families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Rethers family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethers's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rethers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Rethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethers 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rethers. 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 441 military records available for the last name Rethers. For the veterans among your Rethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Rethers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rethers in 1974 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethers 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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