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Rathal Family History

Rathal 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: Rahal, Rathel, Rachal, Rath, Rachel, Mathai, Nathan, Raphael, Latham

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Where is the Rathal family from?

You can see how Rathal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rathal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rathal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rathal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rathal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rathal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rathal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Rathal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rathal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rathal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rathal. For the veterans among your Rathal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rathal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rathal 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rathal

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